
Fuel System Mechanic
West Sacramento, CAFull-time$73–83K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Fuel System Mechanic independently diagnoses, repairs, calibrates, and maintains fuel dispensing and storage equipment. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures; servicing tank-gauging and leak-detection systems; and performing maintenance, commissioning, and testing. The mechanic also responds to service emergencies, supports and mentors technicians, and works at fuel facilities while following safety and environmental requirements.
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Full job description
Job Title: Fuel System Mechanic
Location: West Sacramento. CA
Pay: $35/hr - $40/hr
Shift: 7AM - 4PM - Monday - Friday (OT As needed)
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Fuel System Mechanic to independently diagnose, repair, calibrate, and maintain complex fuel dispensing and storage equipment. This role requires adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while providing technical guidance to less-experienced technicians.
Responsibilities
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Perform all work safely and in an environmentally responsible manner in accordance with company procedures, manufacturer requirements, and OSHA and environmental regulations.
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Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and immediately report spills, releases, injuries, and unsafe conditions.
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Independently diagnose, repair, calibrate, and maintain complex fuel dispensing and storage equipment, including dispensers, pumps, motors, meters, valves, hanging hardware, sensors, probes, sumps, and containment equipment.
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Troubleshoot intermittent and complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures using diagnostic equipment, manufacturer software, schematics, and service history.
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Service automatic tank-gauging, leak-detection, and monitoring systems, and inspect and repair underground and aboveground storage tank equipment.
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Perform startup, commissioning, calibration, and testing of new and repaired equipment, and verify safe operation before returning systems to service.
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Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and analyze recurring issues to identify root causes and recommend long-term corrective actions.
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Represent the company professionally with customers, vendors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies; explain failures, repairs, and recommended maintenance.
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Provide technical guidance and field support to Service Technicians, and train and mentor less-experienced technicians.
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Respond to emergency calls, outages, leaks, and alarms; prioritize multiple service calls with minimal supervision.
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Perform work at small and large hazardous-waste-generating facilities in compliance with company, state, and federal requirements.
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Complete service reports and documentation accurately and promptly; maintain vehicle inventory, tools, test equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Essential Skills
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Advanced troubleshooting of petroleum equipment
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Fuel dispensing and storage tank systems expertise
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Electrical, electronic, and controls diagnostics
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Root-cause analysis
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Safety and environmental compliance
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Customer service and documentation
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Time and service-call management
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Technical leadership and mentoring
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience servicing petroleum dispensing, storage, or related mechanical/electrical equipment.
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Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair complex equipment.
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Working knowledge of underground and aboveground storage systems.
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Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
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Possession of a valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record.
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OSHA HAZWOPER, Confined Space, and Forklift Operator certifications.
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ICC Service Technician and ICC Vapor Recovery certifications (strongly preferred).
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Product-specific certifications may include DMS Registered Service Agent, Tank monitoring equipment, Dispenser manufacturer, and Vapor-recovery equipment certifications.
Why Work Here?
Join our team and enjoy comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan with matching, dental insurance, flexible spending account, health and life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance. Experience a supportive work culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.
Work Environment
This role is based in West Sacramento, California, and involves working at fuel facilities, service stations, petroleum storage sites, and hazardous-waste-generating facilities. The work environment may expose you to petroleum products, hazardous materials, fumes, moving machinery, electrical equipment, vehicle traffic, loud noise, confined spaces, and adverse weather conditions. Local and regional travel to company facilities and customer locations is required, with occasional overnight travel. You must be able to operate a company service vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $83200.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Sacramento,CA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,956 open Mechanic jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$73–83K/yr
- US median$59–78K/yr126 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $78K, is 16% above the US median midpoint ($67K) — in the middle half of Mechanic salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 93 open Mechanic jobs in California and 1,956 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Transdev6 open
- CARMAX5 open
- Sunbelt Rentals4 open
- Experience
- Mechanic postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (1,121 postings).
- Education
- 9 of the 1,956 open Mechanic jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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