Fuel Technician

Full Time

Technical

Battle Creek, MI, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Annually

Department: Fleet Maintenance

Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Pay: $22.00/hour

Hours: 6am - 2pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance Shift (if applicable): [days/times + any OT requirements]

Position Overview: The Fuel Technician will inspect and maintain fuel storage, distribution, and dispensing equipment. Ensure systems like gas station pumps, industrial tanks operate safely and meet environmental rules. Maintain paperwork involving work orders, compliance checklists, and service reports. Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Key Responsibilities: The Fuel Technician shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Pulling the trailer around to fuel trailers and straight truck reefers. • Checking dates on PM and DOTs. Reporting ones that are due to the shop. • Checking the display for codes on running units and reporting them to the shop. • Taking the shop vehicles to the fuel station and fueling them. • Communicating any issues regarding the trailer to the manager on duty. • Maintaining paperwork.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. • The applicant must be 18 years of age.

• Must have a Chauffeurs License

• Must take and pass a physical and lift test.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others. • Ability to work in a safe and clean environment. • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. • Ability to fill out daily reports.

Required Soft Skills: • Coachable and willing to learn. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to maintain a safe and clean work area in an efficient manner. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. • Must be able to perform basic mathematics. • Must have ability to write reports. Competency • Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations. • Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands. • Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills. • Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills. • Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn. Working Conditions • Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment for extended periods up to an entire shift. • Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift. • May be required to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in designated areas. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. • The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather). • The noise level in the work environment may be loud. • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. • Willingness to work overtime, as needed.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.” We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year. We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care! Our Mission: • To produce dairy products of the highest quality • To conduct our business with professional integrity • To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers • To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner • To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families • To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities EEO Statement Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.