Senior Fuel Technician

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a Senior Fuel Technician to maintain fuel sites across the county, repair pumps and systems, and manage fuel inventories. This safety-sensitive role requires a pre-employment drug test and random testing, and involves 10-hour shifts with on-call duties.

You will monitor inventory, log deliveries, and ensure compliance with EPA and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate has at least five years of mechanical experience, a Georgia driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Five (5) or more years of general mechanical experience (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical).
• A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License is required.
• Georgia EPD Underground storage tank with A/B UST operator training is required.
• Commercial driver’s license within 6 months, according to area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily and monthly inspections of computer-related fuel equipment.
• Monitors, identifies, and prioritizes the ordering of fuel and needed parts from the vendor in a timely manner.
• Maintains County-wide fuel dispensing pumps, islands, and all peripheral equipment, including pumps, hoses, modules, and antennas.
• Manages the cleanup of fuel spillage and other hazardous waste in accordance with Federal rules and regulations as needed.
• Reviews standard daily reports.
• Monitors fuel and diesel exhaust fluid inventory levels, orders and delivers fuel to sites, and processes appropriate reports.
• Analyzes site reports to ensure compliance with EPA regulations.
• Repairs and assists in the calibration of fuel pump according to schedule.
• Maintains fuel and equipment such as dispensers, ICUs, related to fuel delivery and sites to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Ensure Underground Storage Tank compliance schedules on a daily, annually, and every three years.
• Checks daily and monthly compliance reports for site compliance.
• Inputs fuel driver delivery tickets into a database.
• Contributes to the team by accomplishing related tasks to get results and meet department goals.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Communicate effectively

Teamwork

Problem solving

Knowledges of computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fuel dispensing pumps

ICUs and related fuel equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Fuel Technician is responsible for maintaining fuel sites around the County, repairing pumps and systems, ordering fuel, and monitoring inventories. Incumbents will be responsible for maintaining fuel records and cleaning up hazardous waste spills. This is a safety sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. This position is a grade B233 and requires working 10-hour shifts with varying hours (example: 1 AM - Noon) and works on-call two weeks each month.

• Performs daily and monthly inspections of computer-related fuel equipment
• Monitors, identifies, and prioritizes the ordering of fuel and needed parts from the vendor in a timely manner
• Maintains County-wide fuel dispensing pumps, islands, and all peripheral equipment, including pumps, hoses, modules, and antennas
• Manages the cleanup of fuel spillage and other hazardous waste in accordance with Federal rules and regulations as needed
• Reviews standard daily reports
• Monitors fuel and diesel exhaust fluid inventory levels, orders and delivers fuel to sites, and processes appropriate reports
• Analyzes site reports to ensure compliance with EPA regulations
• Repairs and assists in the calibration of fuel pump according to schedule. Repairs and replaces equipment and related materials or contacts contractors when appropriate
• Maintains fuel and equipment such as dispensers, ICUs, related to fuel delivery and sites to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Ensure Underground Storage Tank compliance schedules on a daily, annually, and every three years
• Checks daily and monthly compliance reports for site compliance
• Inputs fuel driver delivery tickets into a database
• Contributes to the team by accomplishing related tasks to get results and meet department goals
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Essential Duties

• Performs daily and monthly inspections of computer-related fuel equipment
• Monitors, identifies, and prioritizes the ordering of fuel and needed parts from the vendor in a timely manner
• Maintains County-wide fuel dispensing pumps, islands, and all peripheral equipment, including pumps, hoses, modules, and antennas
• Manages the cleanup of fuel spillage and other hazardous waste in accordance with Federal rules and regulations as needed
• Reviews standard daily reports
• Monitors fuel and diesel exhaust fluid inventory levels, orders and delivers fuel to sites, and processes appropriate reports
• Analyzes site reports to ensure compliance with EPA regulations
• Repairs and assists in the calibration of fuel pump according to schedule. Repairs and replaces equipment and related materials or contacts contractors when appropriate
• Maintains fuel and equipment such as dispensers, ICUs, related to fuel delivery and sites to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Ensure Underground Storage Tank compliance schedules on a daily, annually, and every three years
• Checks daily and monthly compliance reports for site compliance
• Inputs fuel driver delivery tickets into a database
• Contributes to the team by accomplishing related tasks to get results and meet department goals
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Training and Experience (positions in this class require)

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.,

AND

• Five (5) or more years of general mechanical experience (e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical)
• A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License
• Georgia EPD Underground storage tank with A/B UST operator training (Class A/B UST Operator Certificate)
• Commercial driver’s license within 6 months, according to area of assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fuel dispensing pumps, islands, and all peripheral equipment including pumps, hoses, modules, and antennas.
• Experience with fuel and electrical/mechanical equipment such as dispensers, ICUs, related to fuel delivery and sites to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Experience working with Underground Storage Tanks (USTs).

Licensing Requirements (positions In This Class Require)

• A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License
• Georgia EPD Underground storage tank with A/B UST operator training
• Commercial driver’s license within 6 months, according to area of assignment

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge and skills of computer systems and applicable software
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations of environmental compliance
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and techniques used in the repair of fuel system equipment
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the fuel and fuel systems
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices

Skill In

• Demonstrated skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in fuel systems repair work
• Ability to diagnose and repair defects in fueling system equipment
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific problems
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to interpret and work from service manuals, specifications, and diagrams
• Ability to communicate with representatives of various agencies as required regarding the Automated Fuel Systems
• Demonstrates the necessary interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of technicians and support employees in a team environment
• Performs and assists with various duties and special projects assigned by management
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to make good sound professional judgment decisions and act accordingly
• Functional Attributes of Job Duties: Essential Functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

I. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

HEAVY - Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

CLIMBING - Ascending or descending using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing feats of agility.

STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

KNEELING - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

CROUCHING - Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

CRAWLING - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

REACHING - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

HANDLING - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.

FINGERING - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

FEELING - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

TALKING - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

HEARING - perceiving the nature of sounds. Used for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on running engines.

NEAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded.

FAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions.

DEPTH PERCEPTION-Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.

ACCOMMODATION - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Use this factor when requiring near point work at varying distances.

Ii. Mental Functions

COMPARING - Judging the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

COPYING - Transcribing, entering, or posting data.

COMPUTING - Performing arithmetic operations and reporting on and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to them.

COMPILING - Gathering, collating, or classifying information about data, people, or things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to the evaluation is frequently involved.

ANALYZING - Examining and evaluating data. Presenting alternative actions in relation to the evaluation is frequently involved.

COORDINATING - Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data. May include prioritizing multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously.

SYNTHESIZING - To combine or integrate data to discover facts and/or develop knowledge or creative concepts and/or interpretations.

NEGOTIATING - Exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or jointly arrive at decisions, conclusions, solutions, or solve disputes.

COMMUNICATING - Talking with and/or listening to and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions.

INSTRUCTING - Teaching subject matter to others, or training others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice; or making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/BEHAVIORS - Dealing with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors in a tactful, congenial, personal manner so as not to alienate or antagonize them.

III. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS

EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

EXTREME COLD - Exposure to non-weather-related cold temperatures.

EXTREME HEAT - Exposure to non-weather-related hot temperatures.

WET AND/OR HUMID - Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to non-weather-related humid conditions.

NOISE - Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds or a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss.

VIBRATION - Exposure to a shaking object or surface. This factor is rated important when vibration causes a strain on the body or extremities.

ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS - Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affect the respiratory system, eyes or the skin.

IV. HAZARDS

Proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

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Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award‑winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

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Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

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• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
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