Fuel Facilities Technician

Class SummaryHolds primary responsibility for the service quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of City fueling and storage tank facilities; performs semi-skilled technical and manual work in the installation, on-site repair, and inspection of equipment at City fueling and wash sites.Examples Of Job FunctionsThis description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment at the main City fuel site and wash site, compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling site, and other related facilities and equipment. Maintains cleanliness and appearance at all work sites including cleanup of minor spills and leakage in accordance with state and federal environmental regulations. Maintains inventory and keeps site products, supplies, and chemicals filled as necessary. Services, cleans, and performs maintenance on fuel pumps. Maintain records of fuel pump maintenance performed. Checks for proper placement of leak detectors and sensors and ensures proper working condition; installs and tests mechanical line/leak detectors. Troubleshoots minor electrical, electronic, mechanical, and plumbing issues with malfunctioning equipment; repairs and/or replaces equipment such as circuit boards, electrical conduits, fuel dispensers, fuses, hoses, motors and pumps, nozzles, filters, vapor recovery systems, and water and air lines. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of underground storage tanks (UST) and their associated piping systems. Monitors and inspects both aboveground and underground storage facilities and maintains and repairs dispensing systems, peripheral station equipment, machines, and tools. Performs and documents compliance inspections and testing of storage tank and fuel dispensing systems. Visually inspects systems, examines monitor histories, and verifies alarm status. Installs, sets and resets point of sale systems, dispensers, tank monitors, and other equipment. Repairs and troubleshoots hardware and software related to fuel and wash site technology. Contacts outside service vendors and coordinates work as needed; receives information from vendors regarding updated equipment specification sheets and training provided by equipment manufacturers. Ensures safety and environmental inspections and compliance at all sites. Coordinates State inspections as required by law. Ensures proper safety signage on all sites. Performs remote equipment fueling at various sites. Performs related work as required. Minimum QualificationsCombinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.Open-Entry Requirements:Experience: Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of petroleum or CNG fuel site equipment. Substitution: An equivalent combination of closely related education/certification, training, and experience may be qualifying. Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply. Licenses and Certifications:A valid Washington driver’s license is required, to be maintained throughout employment. Must possess UST AB Operator Certification or obtain within six months of employment and maintain as required. Lift Requirement:Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test. Maximum weight lifted is approximately 70 lbs. EXAMINATION DETAILSFor information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:T&E 100%TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS:Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Reservations can also be made through your local, public library.Training and Experience examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane ( info@governmentjobs.com ).Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, November 24, 2025, and Monday, December 8th, 2025, will test Thursday, December 11, 2025, through Monday, December 15, 2025. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.