DoD SkillBridge - Fuel Storage Tank Service Technician Apprentice

Knoxville, TN
Full Time
Environmental Services
Entry Level

TAIT is a proud partner of the DoD SkillBridge Program and is proud to offer career opportunities to U.S. Armed Forces members as a way of recognizing the unique skills and qualities that our military personnel possess.  The DoD SkillBridge Program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.  Please visit our website at TAIT.com to learn more about the opportunities available.  

Qualifications

  • Current Active Duty Servicemember
  • Separating from the Military in 4-12 months
  • Able to complete a minimum of 8 weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months SkillBridge apprenticeship.
  • Able to work 40 hours per week.
  • Mechanically minded.

Position Description
This TAIT position will train an individual to become a Construction Foreman. The Construction Foreman oversees construction tasks and supervises on-site personnel and subcontractors. This pivotal role ensures the coordination of projects to enhance profitability, surpass client expectations, and deliver high-quality results meeting or exceeding industry standards. Additionally, the Construction Foreman serves as the Job Site Safety Officer, responsible for implementing injury and illness prevention policies. Reporting directly to the Director, the Foreman is accountable for efficient, timely, and safe services in alignment with ethical and professional standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead and actively engage in all on-site activities, capturing comprehensive photo documentation for each phase.
  • Maintain a constant presence in the work area, unless temporarily relieved by an approved interim Foreman.
  • Coordinate material procurement, including gravel, concrete, etc., and document rental equipment.
  • Inspect and inventory delivered equipment/materials/parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.
  • Schedule and oversee inspections, liaise with inspectors, and manage subcontractor activities.
  • Conduct and document daily safety meetings, identifying and addressing potential hazards in the work area.
  • Enforce strict compliance with safety requirements for all personnel, ensuring cleanliness and security.
  • Promptly report accidents and incidents to the Project Manager or Construction Manager.
  • Manage the job schedule, addressing daily issues impacting timelines with the Construction Manager/Project Manager.
  • Ensure the project stays within allocated labor hours, consulting with the Construction Manager/Project Manager before implementing overtime. Complete and submit daily logs.
  • Provide the Project Manager with installation/operating instructions for new equipment.
  • Complete and submit warranty documents for new equipment to the Project Manager and furnish detailed as-built drawings.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in commercial petroleum construction installation/supervision.
  • ICC UST Install/Retrofit, ICC UST Removal, ICC Service Technician, and Veeder Root certifications.
  • Strong judgment and adaptability to changing field conditions and requirements.
  • 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate or current 8-hour refresher course.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word). 
Additional Requirements 
  • Clear and professional communication skills with clients and team members.
  • Ability to drive to job sites, occasionally covering extensive distances, up to 1000 miles per week.
  • Occasional out-of-town work required.
  • Strong organizational skills and commitment to maintaining good housekeeping practices.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting design plans.
  • Capability to drive/haul a trailer to and from job sites.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting machine diagnostic reports.
  • Navigate various job site terrains, including dirt, cement, asphalt, uneven concrete, etc.
  • Physical capability for climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, and twisting at the waist and neck.

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.

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