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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 PHX Pipeline Utility Operator is responsible for operating vehicles, inspecting and maintaining fuel facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and report hydrant system pits daily for leaks and cleanliness.
  • Conduct daily visible inspection and report of Emergency Fuel Shutoff Stations (EFSO).
  • Safely dispose of waste fuel.
  • Inspect and perform minor repairs of the EFSO system components.
  • Perform daily fuel density and fuel quality testing.
  • Control hazardous liquid spills and minimize potential environmental damages.
  • Ensure integrity of PHX Fuel Facilities through inspection and maintenance.
  • Document integrity of fuel facilities by completing all required inspection documents.
  • Perform minor repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on fuel systems.
  • Complete corrosion control for transfer pipeline and fuel facility components.
  • Inspect and report deficiencies throughout all fuel systems.
  • Coordinate, document, and report work accomplished.
  • Immediately report major findings of fuel leaks or corrosion to management.
  • Assist with clean-up of fuel spills.
  • Clean and maintain the work area.
  • Train new employees as directed by supervisors.
  • Perform other duties as requested by supervisors or management.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in fuel facility/hydrant system operations.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass a color blindness exam.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in teams with minimal supervision.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hands.
  • Ability to climb stairs and work at elevations.
  • Ability to enter confined spaces.
  • Ability to respond to and work in emergency conditions.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours.
  • Must pass DOT drug test.
  • Must pass airport and company background checks.

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 $23/hr, this posting comes in about 22% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ, where the middle half runs $25–$37/hr across 87 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 16% 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 202 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 130 different employers. 62 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 471 other active welding openings from 255 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.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (17), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (16), and EZARC (15). 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, Phoenix at $30/hr, and Goodyear at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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