Fuel Polishing Technician – CDL CLASS A Required (Training Provided)

Position Summary

Gaines Oil Company is seeking a CDL-licensed Fuel Polishing Technician to support our Fuel Polishing division. No prior fuel polishing experience is required — full training will be provided. This role is ideal for a dependable CDL driver interested in learning a specialized field service trade involving fuel system maintenance, tank cleaning, and environmental safety.

This position involves regular travel, operating company vehicles and equipment, and working directly at customer sites while maintaining strict safety, DOT, and HazMat compliance.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesField Service Execution

- Receive and follow job instructions and schedules from the Fuel Polishing Manager.

- Operate fuel polishing equipment and perform tank cleaning services in accordance with company safety and quality standards.

- Drive fuel polishing trailer units to and from job sites using company vehicles.

- Ensure full compliance with DOT and HazMat regulations when transporting equipment and handling fuel.

Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance

- Maintain fuel polishing trailers, tools, and related equipment in clean, safe, and operable condition.

- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns to management.

- Ensure all hoses, fittings, pumps, and spill containment equipment are stocked and functional.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

- Take all necessary precautions to prevent fuel spills, leaks, or equipment failures during operations.

- Be trained and prepared to respond to fuel spills in accordance with company and regulatory protocols.

- Follow all safety rules at customer facilities, including required PPE and hazard awareness procedures.

- Adhere to all company policies, safety protocols, and operational procedures.

Customer Service & Communication

- Maintain courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with customers and coworkers at all times.

- Communicate job scope, estimated timelines, and any service impacts to customers while on site.

- Relay customer questions, concerns, or service requests to the Fuel Polishing Manager in a timely manner.

Internal Team Support

- Maintain ongoing communication with the Fuel Polishing Manager regarding job progress, delays, or issues.

- Work collaboratively with team members and assist in training new technicians as directed.

- Participate in job site setup, cleanup, and post-job debriefing activities as required.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

- HazMat and Tanker endorsements required

- Successful completion of pre-employment and ongoing Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs)

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Experience backing and maneuvering large trailers

- Basic plumbing or mechanical aptitude (connecting hoses, installing gaskets, identifying leaks, etc.)

- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

- Reliable transportation to and from work

- Willingness to travel and stay overnight an average of 1–3 nights per week (occasionally 4–5 nights)

- Willingness to work weekends on a limited, as-needed basis

- Dependable, trustworthy, and capable of working independently at customer locations

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and use hands and fingers. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Good vision, hearing, and clear speech are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Paid time off

- Employee discount

About Gaines Oil Company

Gaines Oil Company was founded in 1948 and operates as an independent petroleum distribution company providing customers with exceptional service, competitive pricing, and the highest quality products in the industry.

Gaines Oil Company consists of seven divisions: Local Fuel Delivery, Nationwide Fuel Delivery, Storm and Emergency Response, Fuel Transport Delivery, Potable Water, Fuel Polishing, and Industry-Related Projects.

We utilize state-of-the-art technology to deliver unmatched services where quality and safety matter. Excellence is a core value at Gaines Oil Company, and we are committed to hiring dependable, safety-focused professionals to join our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Work Location: In person