Field Apprentice

Join the TAIT Team!
About TAIT
Welcome to TAIT, where we strive for excellence every day. TAIT is a nationwide leader in fuel system compliance for critical infrastructure. TAIT remains at the forefront of innovation, boasting a powerhouse team of service technicians, designers, and project managers dedicated to tank construction, testing, repair, and regulatory compliance. Joining TAIT means immersing yourself in a culture of ambition, where every challenge is an opportunity for growth and advancement. With exceptional benefits, a supportive work environment, and unbeatable work-life balance, we invite you to become a part of our journey toward excellence. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your career at TAIT promises not just fulfillment, but genuine impact in serving our communities. Your future starts here – seize the opportunity and join the TAIT team today!

Position Description
This position will require a background check, MVR, and physical/drug screening. This Apprentice position will train to become a Petroleum Service Technician. The Petroleum Service Technician plays a critical role in the environmental compliance efforts of our clients. Service Technicians test, maintain, and repair all refueling equipment for the petroleum industry, as well as commercial and municipal refueling facilities, marinas, and airports. The Technician will ensure that state and local regulatory directives regarding storage and monitoring systems are met. Technician will work closely with client personnel as a company representative, perform maintenance, and troubleshooting without direct supervision.   This individual will serve as the eyes and ears of our clients identifying and documenting all compliant and any observed non-compliant issues. At TAIT, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer the opportunity to dispatch from home to suit the needs of our dedicated team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete required training classes, both in person and online, to obtain position required certifications.
• Complete and obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate after initial 4-week training program.
• Complete training in the field with experienced Service Technicians and Designated Operators.
  • A/B Operator Inspections, Monitoring System Certifications, Spill Bucket testing, vapor recovery testing, and other testing per state regulatory requirements. 
• Diagnose and perform repairs on UST & AST systems. 
• Work with handheld tools (pipe wrenches, pipe threader, voltmeter, etc.)
• Complete project associated paperwork as required and submit on time.

• Enter inspection data / associated paperwork into online web-based data collection systems using company laptop. 

• Complete timecard and work orders daily.
• Drive company work truck to client job sites. 

• Follow all company specific and client specific job safety requirements; maintain a safe working environment.
• Self-direction and ability to work alone.

Minimum Work Experience

• Valid & current Driver’s License and ability to drive extensively up to 1,000 miles per week.
• Experience working with general handheld tools (pipe wrenches, pipe threader, voltmeter, etc.)
• Organization and scheduling skills.
• Previous experience with laptop/ computer and printer along with experience using email, and Microsoft programs.

Preferred Education and Skills Experience

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility both internal and external to the company.
• Experience review and interpreting reports and documents.
• Ability to work effectively & professionally with team & clients.

Physical/Additional Requirements

• Completion of background check, MVR and physical/drug screening.
• Climbing ladders; carrying/ using hand tools & parts; lifting sump lids with assistance.
• Walking, driving, climbing, kneeling, standing to perform tasks at each site.
• Ability to speak clearly & professionally to communicate with team & clients.
• Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites and ability to drive extensive distances, up to 1,000 miles per week.
• Ability to walk around job sites that may be dirt, cement, asphalt, uneven concrete, other.

Salary and Benefits
Salary range for position: $18/hr - $21/hr
 

Benefits

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.