Job Summary:

The Petroleum Construction Technician will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of craft workers on the construction site.  UST License preferred/willing to obtain.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists skilled workers as assigned. Cuts and threads pipe and assists in the installation of underground and above ground fuel tanks and systems.
• Unloads materials that are delivered such as lumber or bags of cement and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications. 
•  Assist with layout of area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings, distances, and grades.  
• Prepares and accounts for tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.  
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and small equipment.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.   
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.  
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.  

Education and Experience:

• Prior job experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GSD 
• Valid driver’s license. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.  
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.  
• Must be able to work some overtime and at night, when needed.