Operator - Fayetteville, NC

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Responsible for a variety of activities associated with the installation and maintenance of distribution and transmission pipelines.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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