FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE TECHNICIAN-2FM, 2026

FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE TECHNICIAN-2FM, 2026 

Job Number:

 416504-1

 

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Fuel Systems Services Technician

 

Department of Fleet and Facility Management

Bureau of Fleet Management

 

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: BX 16, $78,768.00/year

 

Applications for this position will be accepted from 8/27/26 until 11:59pm CDT on9/10/26

 

The Fuel Systems Services Technician 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

Additional duties may be required for this position.

 

Location:             Varies

Days:                    Varies

Hours:                  Varies

 

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

 

 

·        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

·        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

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·        Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time

·        Ability to lift and/or carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

·        Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of an online application and an initial screening process. Applicants who meet the established screening criteria may be invited to participate an interview.

 

Candidates who successfully complete all required assessment components may be invited to take part in a structured interview using a standardized set of questions, when applicable. In addition to the interview, applicants may also be evaluated through job‑related exercises such as work samples, skill demonstrations, presentations, or other performance‑based activities aligned with the requirements of the position.

 

 

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

City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan

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 practicesclick here.  

 

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

 

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

 

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

 

Job Posting

: Aug 27, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | : Sep 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 10 | Salary: $78,768.00/year 

Pay Basis

:Yearly