Utility Operator

Responsible for placing safety as the #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under general supervision, operates power-driven equipment to excavate trenches for pipelines, making field repairs and adjustments. Working as part of a construction crew, digs ditches, back fills; moves material and equipment by hand; loads and unloads trucks; assists in installing and dismantling equipment responsible for safe installation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline system.

May be primary driver of gang truck and backhoe trailer. Responsible for maintaining adequate records of operating time. Works emergency standby as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and safe driving record in not only operation of backhoe, but driving gang trucks, pulling backhoe trailers.
• One year of experience in backhoe operation preferred and ability to use standard pipe tools and operate power-driven pipeline construction equipment.
• May be required to use self-contained breathing apparatus in response to gas-related emergencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of natural gas construction industry preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsor ships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Workers are subjected to outside environmental conditions, where weather temperatures can range from 100+ degrees in summer to minus 30 degrees in winter, depending upon area.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
• Knowledge of natural gas properties and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a crew.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, inspects and maintains all natural gas plant facilities and construction equipment, tools and vehicles.
• Responds to gas incidents and utilizes all company supplied personal safety equipment.
• Cuts and threads pipe properly and does simple pipe fitting.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Wage: $39.25

Final date to receive applications: March 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST

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