Fuel Storage Tank Service Technician Apprentice

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About TAIT
Welcome to TAIT, where we strive for excellence every day. TAIT is a nationwide leader in fuel system compliance for critical infrastructure. TAIT remains at the forefront of innovation, boasting a powerhouse team of service technicians, designers, and project managers dedicated to tank construction, testing, repair, and regulatory compliance. Joining TAIT means immersing yourself in a culture of ambition, where every challenge is an opportunity for growth and advancement. With exceptional benefits, a supportive work environment, and unbeatable work-life balance, we invite you to become a part of our journey toward excellence. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your career at TAIT promises not just fulfillment, but genuine impact in serving our communities. Your future starts here – seize the opportunity and join the TAIT team today!

Position Description
This position will require a background check, MVR, and physical/drug screening. This Apprentice position will train to become a Petroleum Service Technician. The Petroleum Service Technician plays a critical role in the environmental compliance efforts of our clients. Service Technicians test, maintain, and repair all refueling equipment for the petroleum industry, as well as commercial and municipal refueling facilities, marinas, and airports. The Technician will ensure that state and local regulatory directives regarding storage and monitoring systems are met. Technician will work closely with client personnel as a company representative, perform maintenance, and troubleshooting without direct supervision.   This individual will serve as the eyes and ears of our clients identifying and documenting all compliant and any observed non-compliant issues. At TAIT, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer the opportunity to dispatch from home to suit the needs of our dedicated team members.

Travel Requirements: This role is well suited for individuals who are comfortable with frequent travel, enjoy working in various environments, and jobsites. Candidates should be adaptable, dependable, and ready to support clients across a wide geographic area. The position begins with approximately four weeks of training based out of our Richardson, TX office. During this initial period, overnight travel will be required for about 25% to 50% of the time.

Following training, the role will involve overnight travel, approximately 50% to 75% of the time. During busy testing seasons, technicians can expect to be out of town for up to three weeks at a time, including some weekends, depending on client schedules and project needs. All travel-related expenses – including lodging, transportation, and a generous daily per diem – will be fully covered by the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete required training classes, both in person and online, to obtain position required certifications.
• Complete and obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate after initial 4-week training program.
• Complete training in the field with experienced Service Technicians and Designated Operators.
  • A/B Operator Inspections, Monitoring System Certifications, Spill Bucket testing, vapor recovery testing, and other testing per state regulatory requirements. 
• Diagnose and perform repairs on UST & AST systems. 
• Work with handheld tools (pipe wrenches, pipe threader, voltmeter, etc.)
• Complete project associated paperwork as required and submit on time.

• Enter inspection data / associated paperwork into online web-based data collection systems usi