Petroleum Construction Technician/UST Installer

Nwestco LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Gas card

Cell phone

Laptop

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nwestco LLC is recruiting for Petroleum Construction Technicians/UST Installers to install, upgrade, and remove fueling systems at commercial sites across the region. Join a team delivering year-round projects with long-term growth opportunities and potential sign-on bonuses.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in petroleum construction, UST work, and experience operating excavation equipment. Travel regionally is required; ICC/OSHA certifications are preferred to enhance prospects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of petroleum construction, UST installation/removal, or fuel system installation experience.
• Experience operating excavation equipment safely and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of underground fuel systems, piping, tank components, and containment systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, site plans, and construction specifications.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety practices and job site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installing and removing underground storage tanks (USTs).
• Operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and other construction equipment.
• Installing underground piping, sumps, spill containment, and monitoring systems.
• Assisting with tank and fuel line testing.
• Collecting soil samples during tank removals.
• Reading blueprints, site plans, and construction drawings.
• Completing daily reports, inspection documentation, and compliance paperwork.
• Following OSHA, EPA, and state environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

Petroleum construction

Equipment operation

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety

Travel readiness

Tools

ICC UST Installer/Remover Certification

40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER

Confined Space Certification

Job description

Join the Nwestco Revolution! At

Join the Nwestco Revolution! At Nwestco LLC, we don't just work in the petroleum and car wash equipment industry—we lead it. For more than 25 years, we've built a reputation for delivering quality, reliability, and innovation throughout the Northwest and Rocky Mountain region. Nwestco is growing, and we're looking for experienced Petroleum Construction Technicians/ UST Installers who take pride in their work and want to join a company that offers steady, year-round projects and long-term career opportunities.

What We Offer

• $26–$32/hr, depending on experience
• Company truck, gas card, cell phone, and laptop
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and 401(k) with company match
• Steady, year-round work
• Long-term career growth with an established industry leader
• Potential sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Your Mission

You'll be part of a skilled construction crew installing, upgrading, and removing petroleum fueling systems at commercial sites throughout the region.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Installing and removing underground storage tanks (USTs)
• Operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and other construction equipment
• Installing underground piping, sumps, spill containment, and monitoring systems
• Assisting with tank and fuel line testing
• Collecting soil samples during tank removals
• Reading blueprints, site plans, and construction drawings
• Completing daily reports, inspection documentation, and compliance paperwork
• Following OSHA, EPA, and state environmental and safety regulations
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and professional job site

You’ll work outdoors on active construction projects alongside an experienced team committed to quality and safety.

What You Bring To The Table

• 3–5 years of petroleum construction, UST installation/removal, or fuel system installation experience
• Experience operating excavation equipment safely and efficiently
• Working knowledge of underground fuel systems, piping, tank components, and containment systems
• Ability to read blueprints, site plans, and construction specifications
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety practices and job site procedures
• Experience working independently while contributing to a construction crew
• Willingness to travel regionally as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• ICC UST Installer/Remover Certification
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER
• Confined Space Certification
• Additional petroleum industry certifications are a plus

Before You Leap

Some positions require travel and overnight stays. Travel expenses will be covered by Nwestco, LLC

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the following:

• Ability to pass pre-employment physical with extensive lifting (up to 75 lb), twisting, pulling, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug-screening and background check. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, it requires the applicant to pass a comprehensive drug test, including screening for marijuana, as a condition of employment.
• Driving Requirement: This position requires regular operation of a Company vehicle. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current, valid and unrestricted driver’s license, and have no DUI convictions or driver’s license suspensions or revocations within the past five (5) years. Employment is contingent upon verification of an acceptable motor vehicle record and meeting the Company’s automobile insurance eligibility requirements.

Why Join Nwestco?

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When you join our ranks, you're not just getting a job; you're igniting a career with purpose. We're all about diversity, valuing our people, and a culture of relentless excellence. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation that appreciates your experience and potential.
• A treasure chest of benefits: 401(k) (with matching!), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid sick time, paid vacation, clothing allowance, paid holidays, and more.
• Internal Career Advancement: Nwestco supports employee growth through internal career opportunities. To be eligible, you must be in your current role for at least one year and have no active disciplinary actions on file at the time of application. All candidates will be evaluated based on qualifications and business needs.

Nwestco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.