Customer Field Operations Crew I or II - Indian Trail, NC

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Performs a variety of activities associated with the installation and maintenance of distribution and transmission pipelines

• 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

• 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

• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of hand tools
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Safety awareness

• 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

• 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%

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Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position:
No

Visa Sponsored Position:
No

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