Pipeline Equipment Operator

Location: Mount Vernon

Position Summary:

Responsible for the safe operation of pipeline oriented equipment such as Class 8 tractor-trailers, track-hoe excavators, back-hoes, bulldozers, skid steer loaders and similar equipment. Operator is also accountable for regulatory excavation efforts with other operators.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to the following):

• Performs a site review of an area before beginning any excavation work.
• Ensures that the One Call ticket that has been submitted, is current and that the documentation is in hand when excavating.
• Ability to dig for repairs and new installation of any pipeline or pipeline related assets.
• Provides assistance to Pipeliners and Welders in performing tasks.
• Backfills holes, trenches, and areas that have been serviced; grades the repair area.
• Responsible for cleanup of product releases, internal or third party, on company owned property.
• Completes company and customer forms for approval to work.
• Maintains and fuels assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Transports materials and tools to the job site and provides proper accounting of tools.
• Ability to load and unload equipment.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area, and removes all debris from work area.
• Observes all safety and Company rules and regulations in the performance of duties.

Job Qualifications (refers to job, not incumbent):

High School Diploma or GED is required, along with 5 years of relevant experience operating construction equipment. Employee must have a valid driver's license if operating a company vehicle or their own vehicle for work purposes. A class A CDL is required for this position.

Other:

• Must possess the ability to communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Attention to detail.
• Good time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks, and follow-up on assignment.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Active listening skills are needed.
• Must be able to work 12 hr shifts, including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to work out of town with overnight stays.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and lift or push up to 50 lbs.