Fuel and Lube Assistant

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Bucyrus (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. seeks a Fuel & Lube Assistant to support fueling, greasing, and basic fluid services for our fleet and heavy construction equipment. You will assist with inspections, inventory maintenance, and ensuring safe, organized work areas across job sites.

The role requires lifting 50+ pounds, occasional travel, and early start times. A safety-minded, mechanically inclined candidate will thrive in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Mechanical aptitude or prior shop/fleet support experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and work in outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to travel and start early hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fueling, greasing, and basic fluid services on heavy construction equipment.
• Support equipment inspections and report leaks or service concerns.
• Help maintain inventory of oils, filters, and lubricants on the service truck.
• Keep equipment and service areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE at all times.
• Complete and submit basic service documentation as required.
• Travel to job sites and assist with daily fueling schedules.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Willing to travel

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a motivated and dependable Fuel & Lube Assistant to support the maintenance and operation of our fleet and heavy construction equipment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring equipment is fueled, lubricated, and maintained to maximize uptime and productivity. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with fueling, greasing, and basic fluid services on heavy construction equipment
• Support equipment inspections and report any visible leaks or service concerns
• Help maintain inventory of oils, filters, and lubricants on the service truck
• Keep equipment and service areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations
• Follow established safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Complete and submit basic service documentation as required
• Travel to job sites as directed and assist with daily fueling schedules

Minimum Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work in outdoor conditions
• Willingness to travel and work early mornings or extended hours
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and MVR check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working around heavy equipment or in a construction environment
• Mechanical aptitude or prior shop/fleet support experience
• Interest in growing into a technician or CDL fuel truck operator role

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!