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Overview

Swissport is a global leader in aviation services, providing Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. The Pipeline Operator is responsible for the inspection, repairs, and maintenance of fuel facilities and hydrant systems in accordance with established procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Accept petroleum products into storage facilities according to ATA 103 procedures.
  • Train new employees as directed by Supervisors.
  • Ensure quality control of fuel and facility inspections.
  • Maintain fuel inventories.
  • Perform periodic inspections according to ATA 103 and NFPA standards.
  • Assist mechanics with repairs and maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
  • Assist with calibration of equipment.
  • Work on loading racks and fuel storage equipment.
  • Update records and inspection forms.
  • Inspect equipment and report discrepancies.
  • Perform quality control of fuel according to ASTM and ATA standards.
  • Assist with cleanup of fuel spills and maintain the work area.
  • Adhere to all Swissport policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Good verbal and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to pass the Tank Farm Operator math skills test and color blindness test.
  • Complete knowledge of the fuel facility and hydrant system.
  • Ability to climb stairs and work at elevations.
  • Ability to respond to and work in emergency conditions.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 22% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ, where the middle half runs $26–$35/hr across 77 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 25% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 207 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 134 different employers. 65 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 468 other active welding openings from 284 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Swissport currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (13), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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