About this role
Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than three weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.
WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 34,000 acres of Reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, three casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov .
Job Description Summary
The Fuel Systems Technician is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, testing, and operational support of retail fuel dispensing equipment and vapor recovery systems. The position requires demonstrated knowledge and applicable certification/training in both Healy Assist vapor recovery systems and Balance vapor recovery systems. The technician supports safe, reliable, and compliant operation of fuel facilities while maintaining required maintenance and service documentation. Working closely with Fuel Operations management, equipment vendors, contractors, environmental/compliance personnel, and regulatory inspectors to identify equipment deficiencies, complete repairs, and maintain fuel systems in accordance with applicable manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, test, and repair retail fuel dispensers and associated components.
- Diagnose dispenser problems including slow flow, communication failures, leaks, shutdown conditions, nozzle problems, hose failures, and other equipment malfunctions.
- Inspect and service nozzles, hoses, breakaways, swivels, filters, shear valves, and other dispenser components within the technician’s authorized scope.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations and company schedules.
- Identify conditions requiring immediate dispenser shutdown or escalation to management.
- Coordinate specialized repairs with authorized contractors when work exceeds the technician’s certification or authorization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Access to Sensitive Areas and Information
Signatory Ability
Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D. College degree preferred.
- Previous experience maintaining Retail Petroleum / Fuel Dispensing Equipment
- Must be Certified in both Gilbarco and Wayne Dispensers
- Must be CARB (California Air Resources Board) Certified
- Must be Certified through FFS Pro University (Franklin Fueling Systems)
- Must obtain an ICC (International Code Council) Certification for Vapor Recovery
- Must be Certified in VST
- Must obtain certifications in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- Must be knowledgeable with Veeder-root system specifically (TLS-350 and TLS-450 Plus)
- Must be Certified with UST (Underground Storage Tank)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Three to five years’ experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work with all departments and have excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile.
Typically, the individual will be housed in an outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand for fuel equipment.