Jernigan Oil Company & Duck Thru Food Stores

IT Support Specialist

Jernigan Oil Company & Duck Thru Food Stores  •  North Carolina (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Ahoskie, NC 27910, Position Summary

The IT Support Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of IT systems across Jernigan Oil Company's office locations, retail operations, mobile DOT units. This role covers network support, IT security, fuel management systems (Veeder Root), point-of-sale support (Verifone Commander) at Big Red's stores, and delivery truck tablets, along with general technical support for our dealer convenience store partners. This is a hands-on, versatile role suited for someone who enjoys variety and solving problems across many different systems.

Key Responsibilities

IT Support

  • Serve as the primary IT support contact for all company office locations
  • Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, phones, and other end-user equipment
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access across company systems
  • Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers as needed (ISPs, hardware vendors, software support)

Network & Infrastructure

  • Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot company networks (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, routers, switches, firewalls) across all offices, store locations, and other point of communication at customer locations
  • Ensure reliable, secure connectivity between corporate offices and retail sites
  • Perform routine maintenance, updates, and documentation of network infrastructure

IT Security

  • Maintain and enforce company IT security policies and best practices
  • Monitor systems for security vulnerabilities, threats, and unauthorized access
  • Manage antivirus/endpoint protection, firewalls, backups, and data protection measures
  • Assist with security awareness efforts and incident response as needed
  • Help ensure compliance with relevant data security and payment card (PCI) standards

Fuel, POS Systems, and Delivery Tablets

  • Maintain and support Veeder Root fuel management/tank monitoring systems across customer locations
  • Troubleshoot and support Verifone Commander POS systems at Big Red's store locations
  • Respond to and resolve system outages or malfunctions affecting store operations in a timely manner
  • Support and troubleshoot Apple and Android tablets used in fuel and propane delivery trucks, including setup, connectivity, app issues, and device replacement/repair coordination

Dealer Convenience Store Support

  • Provide IT support and troubleshooting assistance to dealer convenience store partners as needed
  • Help dealers resolve connectivity, POS, or equipment issues to minimize downtime

General / Other Duties

  • Research and recommend new technology and equipment upgrades
  • Maintain documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures
  • Other IT-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience in IT support, network administration, or a similar role
  • Experience with POS systems (Verifone Commander experience a strong plus) preferred
  • Experience with fuel management systems (Veeder Root experience a strong plus) preferred
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routers, switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi)
  • Working knowledge of IT security best practices (endpoint protection, backups, access control)
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across locations
  • Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical issues to non-technical staff
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between company locations as needed

Physical / Work Requirements

  • Ability to travel regularly between office and store locations
  • Availability for evening/weekend response to critical outages
  • Ability to lift equipment (e.g., up to 25-50 lbs.) as needed

Jernigan Oil Company, Inc. Benefits

  • 401K plan with a company match of $1.00 per dollar up to 3% of annual salary and $0.50 per dollar up to the next 2% of annual salary
  • Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance upon enrollment
  • Bi-Weekly Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid-Time-Off Plan
  • Company Vehicle
  • Company Phone
  • Company Laptop

Jernigan Oil Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Jernigan Oil Company & Duck Thru Food Stores

About Jernigan Oil Company & Duck Thru Food Stores

Jernigan Oil Company, Inc., is a full service petroleum products distributor in Ahoskie, North Carolina. We proudly offer quality Shell® and Duck Thru fuels and LP gas, to homes, farms and businesses. Jernigan Oil Company is the parent company of Duck Thru Food Stores, with 51 locations throughout Southside Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Jernigan Oil and Duck Thru Food Stores is a family owned business and prides itself in treating customers and staff like member of their own family! Read our history below to find out how this journey started and we hope to see you in our home office or stores soon!

Jernigan Oil History:

Jernigan Oil Company was founded by L.S. Jernigan Sr. and his son L.S. Jernigan Jr. in June of 1948. Jernigan Oil Company is still owned and operated by members of the family, with Michael Harrell serving as President today. Michael is a fourth generation family-owner and succeeds his father James "Duck"​ Harrell. "Duck"​ and his wife Jerri Harrell owned and operated the company from 1982 to 2006, with "Duck"​ serving as President for all 24 Years. In 1983, Duck opened his first convenience store, Duck Thru Food Store #1, located in Murfreesboro North Carolina. In 2006, Michael and wife Billie-joe Harrell acquired Jernigan Oil and Duck Thru Food Stores from "Duck"​ and Jerri. At the time of acquisition, "Duck"​ had built and acquired more than 24 convenience stores, marking Duck Thru as the largest family owned convenience store chain in Eastern North Carolina. Since, Michael has continued to grow the business with more than 50 locations in Southside Virginia and Northeast North Carolina.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Ahoskie, North Carolina
Year Founded
1948
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