Fuel Technician-Night Shift

TICO Tractors; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TICO Tractors in Charleston, SC seeks a Fuel Technician to deliver and dispense fuel, oils and other fluids to its fleet and partner equipment. This role operates at port terminals on a nightly basis using company trucks and storage facilities, prioritizing customer service and cost‑effective operations.

Responsibilities include handling tanker equipment, performing pre/post inspections, maintaining records, and responding to spills per guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy, delivering fuel within allotted timeframe and following safety guidelines.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Demonstrates reliability, safety and teamwork through attendance and conduct.
• Ability to work the night shift 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Responsibilities

• Deliver petroleum products to customers at multiple Port terminals using Tankers and storage facilities.
• Provide pro­fessional, safe, and customer service‑oriented operation.
• Develop understanding of tanker trucks and equipment (pumps, hoses, nozzles, plumbing).
• Perform accurate accounting and reporting of delivered fuel using mobile devices and paperwork.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment deficiencies.
• Respond quickly to spills per company guidelines.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Flex to perform other duties as requested by supervisors or managers.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Use basic hand tools

Wear PPE

Night shift readiness

Tools

Pumps

Hoses

Nozzles

Job description

A fuel technician will utilize a fleet of fuel trucks to deliver and dispense fuel, oils and other fluids to its fleet and partner owned equipment. A primary goal is to provide the highest levels of customer service in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring adherence to TICO standard operating procedures.

Fuel Technicians must be able to adapt to rapidly changing environmental and work conditions. They must have the ability to maintain a high level of flexibility regarding changing customer requirements daily.

The Fuel Technician will be responsible for:

• Utilizing TICO company trucks (Tankers) and stationary fuel storage facilities to deliver petroleum products to customers at multiple Port terminals on a nightly basis.
• Responsible for exhibiting a professional, safe, and customer service-oriented approach to all aspects of the operation.
• Develop through hands-on training a thorough understanding of tanker trucks and operating equipment such as: pumps, hoses, nozzles, and plumbing of a mobile tanker unit.
• Performing accurate accounting & reporting of delivered fuel utilizing mobile devices and paperwork.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any equipment deficiencies to supervisor or management in a timely manner.
• Respond quickly to fuel or fluid spills to initiate containment and cleanup as per company guidelines.
• Maintain TICO equipment and work areas so that they are clean and organized.
• Flexibility to perform other operations duties that may arise as requested by supervisors or managers. Fuel technicians may be cross trained within different areas of the fuel department or operations.
• May be responsible for working individually or as a team.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIRMENTS

• Ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy, delivering fuel within allotted timeframe allowed by customer, follow company procedures and safety guidelines,
• Ability to consistently stand, bend, kneel, climb on and off elevated surfaces, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Use basic hands tools to perform routine repairs or maintenance to equipment.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Demonstrates that they are reliable, safe, and positive team member through proper attendance and conduct.
• Ability to work the night shift. The hours are from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• TWIC card in possession
• Class A or B CDL with tanker/hazmat endorsement a plus

TICO is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization is firmly committed to abide by all the laws pertaining to fair employment practices. This commitment is supported by policies and procedures that foster a nondiscriminatory workplace. All persons having the authority to hire, transfer, pay, train or promote personnel shall support, without reservations, a non-discriminatory policy of hiring or transferring to any vacancy any qualified applicant without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other protected status.