Customer Field Operations Crew I or II - New Bern, NC

Duke Energy • New Bern, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a level I or II.

Requirements

• High School/GED degree
• Valid Class A CDL to be considered for Level II
• 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
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
• Prior related experience or completion of an accredited training program
• Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned and required

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development
• Recognition for your work
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED