Compliance Field Technician – Travel Position

United Uptime Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 50% match

Paid time off

7 holidays

Job summary

Tanknology, a United Uptime Services company, is seeking a Compliance Field Service Technician to join its nationwide team dedicated to preventing fuel leaks in tanks and piping systems. The role blends fieldwork, hands-on trades, and compliance responsibilities, with opportunities for training and certification.

You will perform site assessments, leak tests, install and test tank gauge systems, analyze results in TANCS, and report findings to Operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with experience in trades such as HVAC, plumbing, mechanics, electrical work, carpentry, or cable installation (preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical tasks like stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and use of TANCS software.
• Effective communication skills and customer service orientation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to undergo DOT physical, drug screening, DMV check, and background check.
• Ability to travel across multiple states, sometimes staying overnight (hotel and per diem provided)
• Field-based work on various job sites.
• Commitment to safety and quality compliance.
• Energetic, hands-on attitude with a desire to contribute to company growth.
• Must live within a reasonable distance (e.g., 60 minutes) of the advertised location in some postings

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and surveys for compliance and safety.
• Perform leak tests on fuel storage tanks and piping systems.
• Install and test tank gauge systems and other equipment.
• Enter and analyze test results using TANCS and communicate findings to the Operations team.
• Manage and report inventory of parts and supplies on company vehicles.
• Perform equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Maintain safety compliance in all work activities

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TANCS software

Job description

Compliance Field Technician – Travel Position

Chicago, IL, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Your Compliance Expert!

Compliance Field Technician – Travel Position w/ Tanknology

Tanknology, a United Uptime Services Company, is seeking a Compliance Field Service Technician (often starting as an apprentice) to join its nationwide team dedicated to preventing fuel leaks in tanks and piping systems. The role combines fieldwork, technical skills, and compliance responsibilities, with opportunities for training and certification.

Key Responsibilities

Conductsite assessments and surveysfor compliance and safety.

Performleak testson fuel storage tanks and piping systems.

Install and test tank gauge systemsand other equipment.

Enter and analyze test resultsusing proprietary software (TANCS) and communicate findings to the Operations team.

Manage and report inventoryof parts and supplies on company vehicles.

Performequipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Maintainsafety compliancein all work activities

Qualifications & Skills

Mechanical aptitudewith experience in trades such as HVAC, plumbing, mechanics, electrical work, carpentry, or cable installation (preferred).

Ability tolift up to 70 lbsand perform physical tasks like stooping, bending, and kneeling.

Basic computer skillsfor data entry and use of TANCS software.

Effective communication skills and customer service orientation.

High school diploma or GED required.

Willingness to undergoDOT physical, drug screening, DMV check, and background check.

Ability totravel across multiple states, sometimes staying overnight (hotel and per diem provided)

Field-based work on various job sites.

Commitment tosafetyandquality compliance.

Energetic, hands-on attitude with a desire to contribute to company growth.

Must live within a reasonable distance (e.g., 60 minutes) of the advertised location in some postings

Benefits & Compensation

Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with 50% match; paid time off, vacation, and sick days; 7 paid holidays.

Pay: Starting $40–52k for new-to-industry candidates (plus 5% revenue bonus), with typical first-year earnings of $54–68k; experienced candidates’ salaries are negotiable

Tools & Equipment: Company-supplied tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Why Join Tanknology

Year-round employment with no winter layoffs.

Comprehensive training and certification programs.

Opportunity for advancement within the company.

Contribution to environmental protection and safety compliance

This role is ideal for those with a strong work ethic, technical skills, and a passion for safety and compliance in the petroleum services industry.

Tanknology is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled