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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 y ears 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

• Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

• 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

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, February 6, 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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