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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Bureau of Fleet Management

Chicago Department of Fleet & Facility Management

Number of Positions:1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $76,476.00 ANNUALLY (BX16)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/09/2026

Job Overview

Under supervision, monitors and maintains the automated fuel management system for the Department of Fleet and Facility Management and coordinates the operations at City fuel stations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Monitors and maintains the department's automated fuel management system (M5/TRAX) to ensure the proper operation of fueling station equipment and the reporting of fuel usage. Evaluates computer codes and troubleshoots terminal breakdowns in order to make minor repairs to fuel dispenser components. Recalibrates and tests equipment to ensure repair work performed by contractors is complete and adheres to established specifications. Generates fuel usage reports and participates in the analysis of fuel consumption patterns and trends. Makes recommendations for fueling station processes and procedures in order to detect and track misuse or theft in the system. Codes and issues fuel cards or chip keys to City employees and sister agency staff to provide access to fuel dispensers. Conducts regular site visits to City fueling stations in order to inspect the upkeep of facilities and related equipment (e.g., fuel pumps, keypads, hoses) and prepares vendor estimate forms for required materials and services. Oversees the work of contractors responsible for the installation, upgrade, and repair of fueling station equipment (e.g., underground and aboveground storage tanks, fuel dispensers, air compressors) and the clean-up of hazardous materials. Ensures completed repair work meets established specifications, verifies the accuracy of invoices for vendor payment and monitors the balance of the fuel site repair budget for each fueling site. Prepares and distributes billing reports to operating departments and sister agencies for reimbursement purposes and notification of their fuel usage. Maintains inventory of emergency fuel materials and supplies (e.g., sentry heads, pump hoses, related fuel system parts) and places orders as needed. Attends training in order to maintain current with federal and local compliance regulations (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the State Fire Marshal) for the operation and maintenance of fueling stations. Serves as liaison with vendors responsible for the development of new or the upgrade of existing applications of the fuel management system Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Hours/Days: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of work experience in the management of computerized inventory control systems and the mechanical repair of fueling station equipment, of which one (1) year of experience is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology or a directly related field, PLUS one (1) year of work experience in the management of computerized inventory control systems and the mechanical repair of fueling station equipment, of which one (1) year of experience is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois driver's license

Must possess or obtain a Class A/B and C Underground Storage Tank Certification within 60 days of hire

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/suppinfo/JobClassification/2025ClassificationandPay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/09/2026