Petroleum Construction Installer; Experienced

Petroleum Construction Lead / Experienced Installer

• Company: United Petroleum Equipment
• Pay Rate: $30 – $35 per hour, Based on experience (Foreman / Lead-level profile)
• Location: Battle Creek, MI (Regional travel required)
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Travel: Regional travel required; overnight travel as needed (per diem and lodging provided)
• Project Scope: Gas stations, commercial fueling sites, schools, bus garages, underground / above-ground tank systems, dispensers, product lines, and petroleum equipment installations

United Petroleum Equipment is hiring an experienced Petroleum Construction Installer / Lead to support fuel system construction and installation projects across Michigan and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone with a strong background in construction, excavation, mechanical systems, or petroleum site work. This is not an entry-level general labor position; we are looking for a skilled tradesperson or foreman-type contributor who can ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

• Fuel System Installation: Install underground and above-ground fuel tank systems, product lines, sumps, dispensers, and pump systems.
• Grade & Laser Verification: Set grades, read detailed blueprints, set up and use a TOPCON RL-H4C laser level, and precisely read a transit in tenths (1/10s, not just inches).
• Site Work & Civil Layout: Support new construction, retrofits, and replacements, including concrete island work, small flatwork, and general site restoration.
• Equipment & Coordination: Operator or work directly alongside mini-excavators, track machines, skid steers, and Bobcats to dig, set equipment, and run product lines.
• Trade
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate directly with site electricians and other trades to streamline construction milestones.
• Safety Leadership: Maintain strict compliance with active jobsite safety standards, hazardous material handling, and underground utility protocols.
• Regional Travel: Travel to project sites across Michigan and nearby states, including occasional overnight stays.

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on commercial construction, civil utility, excavation, mechanical installation, or petroleum equipment experience.
• Grading & Plan Reading: Proven ability to read detailed blueprints, set grades, use a transit level, and work comfortably with a tenth stick.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong field math skills and experience with (or quick ability to master) the TOPCON RL-H4C laser system.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel regionally (with occasional overnights).
• Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently, maneuver heavy construction materials, and perform strenuous physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Industry Focus: Direct experience in petroleum construction, convenience store site prep, or fuel system retrofits.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency operating heavy field equipment such as mini-excavators, skid steers, or track loaders.
• Licensing: Active CDL-A endorsement or specialized equipment operation certifications.
• Leadership Background: Prior experience leading a small field crew, managing a jobsite, or training newer apprentices.
• Trade Cross-Training: Background in concrete flatwork, pipe fitting, commercial plumbing, or industrial rigging.

You will excel in this position if you have a proven track record in:

• Underground storage tank (UST) and above-ground storage tank (AST) installations
• Product line, containment…