Petroleum Technician - Construction and Contracting Division
Job in
La Plata, Charles County, Maryland, 20646, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Orion Placement
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Installation Technician -
Construction
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour
Location: This is a field-based role located in Southern Maryland, with travel to project sites throughout the region and surrounding areas. If you love being out in the field doing hands‑on work rather than sitting behind a desk, this is the role for you.
Note: Candidates must have a minimum of 2+ years of hands‑on field construction or mechanical installation experience — specifically with petroleum systems, piping, UST/AST equipment, or related environmental construction. This is a firm requirement. Candidates without this background will not be considered.
Job Description- Mobilize to project sites throughout Southern Maryland and surrounding regions, arriving prepared with the tools, materials, and equipment needed for the day
- Install, upgrade, repair, and close underground and above ground petroleum storage tank systems, including piping, spill and overfill systems, and secondary containment
- Operate and maintain monitoring systems and fuel management systems in accordance with project specifications
- Perform general environmental construction tasks including excavation, concrete work, and site preparation
- Assist foremen and supervisors, supporting the crew to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule
- Follow all health, safety, and PPE regulations without exception — safety is non‑negotiable on our job sites
- Maintain and properly store all construction equipment and tools at the end of each workday
- 2+ years of hands‑on field construction or mechanical installation experience required
- Direct experience with petroleum systems: piping, UST/AST installations, spill/overfill/secondary containment systems
- Knowledge of monitoring systems and fuel management systems
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and travel to remote project sites as needed
- Valid driver's license required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must pass a pre‑employment screening and physical
- OSHA 10 (Construction) or OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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