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NOTE:

- The selected candidate must have a valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of activities associated with pipeline installation and maintenance including

Operate backhoe, trencher, cranes, jackhammers

Make taps

Fuse plastic pipe

Perform maintenance on equipment and/or ensure routine maintenance is performed

“Squeeze-off” steel and plastic

Set-up for job (ensure tools and equipment available)

Install leak clamps

Layout of line

Cut, thread, and re-wrap pipes

Perform site excavation Performs and assists in related activities

Traffic control

Locate pipelines

Assist with purges

Retire services

Assist in relocating service lines

Change stop-cocks Performs above functions utilizing a variety of tools and equipment

Machinery (backhoe, trencher, cranes, jackhammers)

Hand tools (brushes, grinders, etc.)

Shovels

Rakes

Jack hammer

“Squeeze” tool

Heating iron Perform other duties as assigned and required

Required/Basic Qualifications

High School/GED degree

Desired Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience involving excavations operating backhoes and excavators

Must demonstrate abilities for employment

Advanced knowledge and use of construction tools and or construction equipment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of hand tools

Effective interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Working Conditions

Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Flexible work schedule; lifting up to 100 lbs

Frequent bending, stooping, standing, digging, climbing

Works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation

Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination)

Keen eyesight

Good hearing

Good sense of smell

Comes in frequent contact with insects and animals

Ability to use SCBA when responding to gas leaks

Specific Requirements

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to extended working hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some rotating shifts.

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required

Prior related experience or completion of an accredited training program

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Sunday, January 26, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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