Farstad Oil is part of Parkland USA and the Parkland Corporation family of brands. Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. We power a growing family of locally known brands and our team members serve retail, commercial, and wholesale customers across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean region and the Americas. As Parklanders, our purpose is energizing people and business to get them where they want to go. We’re a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster.

Position Title: Shop Technician

Location: Minot, ND

Position Summary: The Service Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining company vehicles. This position also performs inspections on machinery and equipment and maintains the shop in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance to include but not limited to: PM services, air brake repairs, annual inspections, tires repairs, electrical diagnostics, suspension repairs, etc. All in accordance to manufacture recommended guidelines.

• Operate shop equipment and machinery in accordance with safety requirements.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Notify Shop & Transportation Manager of equipment malfunctions.
• Documentation of work completed to comply with DOT regulations.
• Move products between stations and shipping area as needed. Including loading and unloading of rail cars.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by immediate supervisor.
• Employee must demonstrate safe work and risk management practices. Communicate and enforce all safety and security issues. Report and process all employee and/or customer incidents or unsafe acts in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Employee is expected to set priorities and meet deadlines. Employee is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving conflicts that arise, informing and coordinating with others as expected. Employee is accountable for insuring the technical accuracy of their work and maintaining good working relations, both internal and external to SPF Energy. Self-direction and motivation are also expected.
• Must meet performance expectations and complete all duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Must be able to obtain Forklift certification

• Knowledge of fuel, heating and oil and/or lubricant industry preferred

• Diesel Mechanic certifications or background working in truck repair & maintenace

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 0-3 years of mechanical experience working with heavy duty trucks and equipment

• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations

We Offer:

• Medical with a great wellness program that includes up to $2200 per year in HSA contributions, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, LTD, STD.

• 401k with generous company match;

• Paid time off;
• Paid parental leave;
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Great working environment!

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Parkland USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Parkland USA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. All employment decisions at Parkland USA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. It is the policy of Parkland USA to provide Equal Opportunity Employment to all qualified disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans who are employees or applicants for employment.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.