Petroleum

Guardian Fueling Technologies LLC•Charlotte, IA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Quality Technician performs on-site fuel quality testing at gas stations, convenience stores, and facilities that use gasoline or diesel for power. The role troubleshoots electromechanical problems and performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance based on customer needs. Technicians are expected to deliver complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner. Previous petroleum service experience is not required; experience in related fields such as vacuum truck service, septic truck service, or environmental work may be relevant. The ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently is especially important. The position operates and maintains mobile fuel-filtration equipment, including a company truck and trailer, and uses hoses, generators, compressors, and pumps. Work may include removing and setting aside a submersible turbine pump assembly weighing approximately 70 pounds, with assistance. The technician analyzes equipment problems, recommends corrective actions, carries out repairs and maintenance, follows safety and hazardous-waste procedures, and completes work orders, service narratives, and time and repair paperwork. The technician also maintains parts, supplies, personal tools, and the service van, and performs factory-authorized modifications. This is a full-time position with a regular Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. Local travel may take up to 75% of working time, including extended trips and time away from home. A valid driver's license, good driving record, and DOT Medical Card are required. Candidates must also submit to background, motor vehicle records, and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or one to three years of mechanical and electrical experience in a similar environment, or equivalent college or vocational education.
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communication.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and service or training manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with people at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
Ability to perform arithmetic involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions.
Ability to safely operate personal hand tools.
Ability to provide excellent customer relations with courtesy and consideration.
Ability to maintain awareness of industry innovations and product availability and make recommendations based on customer needs.
Ability to use internal company support resources appropriately.
Must obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Willingness to submit to a criminal background check, motor vehicle records search, and drug screening at hire and on a random ongoing basis.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day; frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
Ability to travel locally, potentially up to 75% of the time, including extended trips and time away from home.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a vacuum truck technician, septic truck technician, or environmental technician.
Previous petroleum service experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain mobile fuel-filtration equipment, including a company truck and attached trailer.
Use hoses to access and sweep the bottoms of fuel tanks.
Operate electric generators, compressors, and pumps.
With a helper, remove and set aside submersible turbine pump assemblies during cleanings.
Analyze customer equipment breakdowns and recommend corrective actions.
Determine and perform necessary service and repairs to customer equipment.
Perform scheduled maintenance for contracted customers according to company policies and procedures.
Provide professional customer service and promote goodwill with customers.
Follow safety rules and ensure hazardous waste is disposed of properly.
Open and close work orders with Dispatch, provide written and verbal service narratives, and submit accurate and timely time and repair paperwork.
Account for all paid work time.
Maintain parts and supplies in the service van and keep the van clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Ensure regular service van maintenance and necessary repairs are completed.
Perform factory-authorized modifications according to specifications.
Maintain the personal tools needed to perform the job safely and effectively.
Follow customer safety and housekeeping guidelines at job sites.
Obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.