DoD SkillBridge - Fuel Storage Tank Service Technician

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

TAIT is a partner in the DoD SkillBridge Program and offers this apprenticeship to active-duty service members approaching separation. The position trains an apprentice to become a Service Technician. Service Technicians support environmental compliance by testing, maintaining, and repairing refueling equipment used in the petroleum industry and at commercial and municipal refueling facilities, marinas, and airports. They help ensure compliance with state and local requirements for storage and monitoring systems. Technicians work with client personnel as company representatives, perform maintenance and troubleshooting without direct supervision, and identify and document compliant and observed non-compliant conditions. The apprenticeship requires at least eight weeks and no more than six months of participation, with 40 hours per week. It includes training classes and field work with experienced Service Technicians and Designated Operators. The position requires background, motor vehicle record, and physical/drug screenings.

Requirements

Be a current active-duty service member.
Be separating from the military in 4–12 months.
Be able to complete a SkillBridge apprenticeship lasting a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
Be able to complete 40 hours per week.
Be mechanically minded.
Have a valid, current driver's license and the ability to drive extensively, sometimes up to 1,000 miles per week.
Have experience using general handheld tools such as pipe wrenches, pipe threaders, and voltmeters.
Have organization and scheduling skills.
Have previous experience using a laptop or computer and printer, email, and Microsoft programs.
Complete a background check, motor vehicle record check, and physical/drug screening.
Be able to climb ladders; carry and use hand tools and parts; and lift sump lids with assistance.
Be able to walk, drive, climb, kneel, and stand to perform tasks at each site.
Be able to speak clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
Be able to walk around job sites with dirt, cement, asphalt, uneven concrete, or similar surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to work in a highly visible role internally and externally.
Experience reviewing and interpreting reports and documents.
Ability to work effectively and professionally with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

Complete required in-person and online training classes to obtain position-required certifications.
Complete and obtain a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate after the initial four-week training program.
Train in the field with experienced Service Technicians and Designated Operators.
Perform A/B Operator inspections, monitoring system certifications, spill bucket testing, vapor recovery testing, and other testing required by state regulations.
Diagnose and repair underground and aboveground storage tank systems.
Use handheld tools such as pipe wrenches, pipe threaders, and voltmeters.
Complete project paperwork and submit it on time.
Enter inspection data and related paperwork into online, web-based data collection systems using a company laptop.
Complete timecards and work orders daily.
Drive a company work truck to client job sites.
Follow company- and client-specific job safety requirements and maintain a safe working environment.
Work independently and provide clients with observations about compliant and non-compliant conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Health insurance options, including PPO and HDHP plans with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plans.
Vision PPO plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
ID theft protection and monitoring.
Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness plans.
Dependent care and flexible spending accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Annual Strava and Headspace memberships.
Maternity and paternity leave options.
Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
Flexible work schedule options.