PETROLEUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Heartland Co-Op; Grundy Center, Allison (IA, IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Co-op in Grundy Center, IA seeks a field technician to assist in installing, testing, and repairing petroleum equipment, regulators, and heaters at customer sites. This role involves hands-on servicing and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Class B CDL with endorsements and be prepared for mobile work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and following CETEP and Heartland standards. Strong safety mindset and ability to document services are required.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or 1–2 years related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Must maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements and CETEP training per Heartland Co-op standards.

Responsibilities

• Document services and products sold; keep safety, sales and inventory records.
• Transport tools, parts, equipment and tanks to customer locations.
• Install, repair and test piping, tanks and related equipment; ensure leak-free operation.
• Assist in other areas during peak periods.
• Maintain safety and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Attendance/Punctuality

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Region 7 - Grundy Center-084 - Grundy Center, IA 50638
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Job Category: Transportation

Summary:

Assists in installing, testing, adjusting, and repairing petroleum equipment, regulators, and heaters on customer's establishments by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document services and products sold. Keep accurate safety, sales and inventory records.
• Transports tools, parts, equipment and tanks via truck to customer's place.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and connects pipe to feeder line and installed tank. Trenches line to proper depth where appropriate. Makes necessary repairs or installations and tests equipment to insure performance.
• Dismantles and replaces defective pipes, thermocouples, thermostats, valves, and spindles.
• Ensures installation is safe, leak free and ready to use. Promote safety and safety programs to employees and customers.
• Performs other petroleum related duties.
• Assists in other areas of the business as needed during peak periods.
• Must maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements, DOT physical and commercial insurability must be maintained at all times.
• Must keep valid endorsements required by the industry in place at all times. CETEP training as required by industry and Heartland Co-op standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Lift Level: Heavy

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

QualificationsCompetency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

No Computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements, DOT physical and commercial insurability must be maintained at all times. The driver must keep valid endorsements required by the industry in place at all times. CETEP training as required by industry and Heartland Co-op standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.