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Terminal Operator

Petroleum Fuel & Terminal Company
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Petroleum Fuel & Terminal Company is seeking a Terminal Operator for its Chesapeake, VA Terminal location. The Terminal Operator position is responsible for performing operational activities relating to the transfer of petroleum products and food grade products between a variety of containers and maintaining tanks and facilities in accordance with regulatory compliance.

Job Duties:

  • Operate pumps, valves, blenders and automated loading system to load and/or unload product from trucks, railcars, barges and ships.
  • Instruct and assist truck drivers on the use of the scale and automated loading system.
  • Line up tanks and pipelines for product deliveries and distributions.
  • Measure and gather samples of petroleum products.
  • Perform cleaning, preventive and regular Terminal maintenance duties.
  • Coordinate product delivery with customers, truck drivers and barges.
  • Operate forklift, tractor, truck, man-lift and various hand tools.
  • Serve as a member of the emergency response team.
  • Follow established Company policies and procedures in strict accordance with environmental, health and safety rules.
  • Perform recordkeeping duties related to storage and transfer of product.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to speak, read and write in the English language and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must possess a valid drivers’ license with good driving record.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime and be on call as needed.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, squat, climb ladders and stairs and work in areas with elevated heights, around water and on uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions and wear personal protective equipment as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to respond quickly to stressful emergency situations.
  • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 30 calendar days of hire date, at applicable Terminal locations.
  • Must be able to successfully complete Company HazMat training, safety awareness training and any related training and certifications as required.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

  • Accurate measuring and calculating product.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn equipment operation including a forklift, tractor, truck or man-lift.
  • Ability to use various hand tools and gauges, such as thermometers and digital probes.
  • Mechanical skills and aptitude.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

EOE – Drug free workplace

Petroleum Fuel & Terminal Company

Employee Benefits

Two medical plan options are available through UMR utilizing UnitedHealthcare’s provider network.

· Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage

· The two medical plan options are a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and a High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA)

· Preventive care covered at 100% in-network providers and diagnostic care is subject to deductibles and coinsurance for in and out of network providers for both plans

· Copayments apply to office, urgent care, and emergency room visits, prescription drugs for covered services with network providers, and deductible and coinsurance applies for other services under the PPO Plan

· Higher deductible and coinsurance apply to all covered services and prescriptions (in and out of network) and copayments apply to designated preventive medications under the HDHP-HSA Plan

· Health Savings Account available to enrollees in the HDHP-HSA Plan which allows participants to contribute in an HSA account on a pre-tax basis up to regulatory limits and the company matches a designated contribution annually

Two dental plan options are available through MetLife.

· The two dental plan options are a Base and a Buy-Up Plan

· The Base Plan covers preventive services for network providers at 100% and basic care subject to deductible and coinsurance with an annual maximum benefit

· The Buy-Up Plan covers preventive services for network providers at 100% and basic and major care subject to deductible and coinsurance up to an annual maximum benefit

· The Buy-Up Plan also covers a percentage of orthodontic care is covered for network providers up to a lifetime maximum benefit

Vision plan with two network options of VSP or Davis are available through MetLife.

· An annual eye exam is covered annually with a copayment for network providers and a designated allowance for out-of-network providers

· Lenses are covered annually subject to a copay for network providers and are not covered for out of network providers

· Frames are covered at with a designated allowance every twenty-four months for network providers and up to a designated dollar amount for out of network providers

· Contact lenses are covered every twelve months in lieu of glasses

Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Basic/AD&D) Insurance and additional life/AD&D insurance

· The company provides 1.5 times annual earnings up to a maximum amount in Basic/AD&D life insurance

· Additional life/AD&D insurance is available to purchase for employees and eligible dependents

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· The company provides Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance to eligible employees who will be off work for five days or longer due to a medical disability subject to waiting periods and maximum benefit limits

Retirement Savings Plan

· Eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the 401k Plan at 3% pretax

· Employees can make contributions pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) up to regulatory limits

· The company provides matching funds that are 100% vested

Identity Theft Protection

· Employees can purchase identity theft protection from two LifeLock by Norton identity theft plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· The company provides an extensive array of free counseling and coaching services to support employee health and wellbeing through an EAP administered by Personal Assistance Services

Time Away From Work

· The company provides paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal, parental leave, funeral leave, volunteer time, and jury duty leave to eligible employees subject to designated amounts based on years of service

· Family and Medical Leave is provided for qualified circumstances

Tuition Reimbursement Program

· The company provides eligible full-time employees a designated amount of tuition reimbursement for successfully completing approved job-related coursework.

Employee Discounts

· Employee discounts for certain vendors affiliated with the Company.

Information included is an illustrative summary only. The underlying plan contract or document and Company Policy governs all aspects of benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Please provide your salary requirement.

License/Certification:

  • Do you have a valid drivers' license? (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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