What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Empaco Equipment Corporation?
Company Overview
Empaco Equipment Corporation is a trusted provider of equipment sales, service, and installation for the petroleum, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Empaco has built a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional service. As a family-owned company, we value teamwork, integrity, and long-term employee growth.
Position Summary
The Service Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of gasoline dispensers, fuel pumps, underground storage tank components, and associated electronic and mechanical systems. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and technical aptitude, field troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to work independently and in coordination with customers, vendors, and team members.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on petroleum fueling equipment including Wayne, Veeder Root, Franklin Fueling, and Gasboy systems.
- Install, troubleshooting, and repair components such as fuel dispensers, motors, piping, and tank sensors.
- Respond to after-hours emergency service requests in an on-call rotation.
- Read and interpret scopes of work, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Assemble/disassemble mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components in the field.
- Complete all required documentation and reports following service visits.
- Maintain a clean and organized service vehicle and inventory.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, including confined space and ladder safety.
- Use company provided PPE and attend regular safety meetings.
- Interface professionally with customers, vendors, and local enforcement agencies.
- Ensure compliance with construction site safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Leverage computer programming knowledge and basic IT skills to support diagnostics and system upgrades.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and company software to manage service records and communication.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on mechanical, electrical, or plumbing experience.
- Experience working with petroleum or fueling systems strongly preferred.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and safe troubleshooting practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Valid Driver’s License (required); ability to travel daily to job sites.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces, on ladders, and in outdoor conditions.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The employee may regularly stand, walk, climb, crawl, pull, push, bend, stoop, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Candidates will need to be comfortable interacting and engaging with staff as needed in construction related environment, job site, warehouse or shop environment.
Travel
- Travel to job sites as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Empaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws, including those of the State of Ohio. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road