What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operator I position at Valero?
Performs duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline,
Dock, And Truck To Include But Not Limited To
Job
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-KY-Lexington
Job Posting
Mar 27, 2026, 4:04:51 PM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
Dock, And Truck To Include But Not Limited To
- Inspects terminal and pipeline equipment to insure integrity.
- Utilizes the terminal automation system to complete daily inventory and rack activity reports.
- Monitors volumes, makes product switches, and ensures maximum and minimum volumes are not exceeded.
- Reviews valve line-ups with operations counterparts; starting and stopping pumps.
- Makes grade switches, monitors for interfaces, and makes valve lineup changes.
- Ensures proper measurement techniques are being followed.
- Gauges, samples and analyzes product as instructed by Terminal Manager.
- Reads meters, collects samples and performs various lab tests as necessary.
- Unloads gasoline additive shipments as required.
- Coordinates sampling times with customers.
- Monitors gate activity, and facility security.
- Assists maintenance and operations with various duties.
- Mows tank farms and associated property.
- Ensures company vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.
- Operates start up and shut down procedures for vapor recovery systems.
- Adheres to Valero’s HSE policies must be applied at all times.
Job
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-KY-Lexington
Job Posting
Mar 27, 2026, 4:04:51 PM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year experience in terminal operations preferred.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.