Pike Electric - Myrtle Beach, SC
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Myrtle Beach, SC
Specialty Trade Contractors
About the position
The Gas Equipment Operator is a multi-level skill position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of natural gas distribution infrastructure. This role involves operating various types of mechanized equipment and may require travel to different work locations to meet client needs while delivering excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair functions.
- Contribute to the installation of natural gas infrastructure and appurtenances.
- Excavate around live gas pipelines and other utilities with skill and care.
- Maintain company vehicles and perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
- Keep equipment and tools in good working order.
- Apply OSHA competent person standards in daily tasks.
- Test and classify soils as required.
- Follow sloping and shoring standards.
- Utilize knowledge of rigging and material handling practices.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Possess operator qualifications to perform covered tasks as needed.
- Complete all other related work as required.
Requirements
- Must possess or obtain a commercial driver's license within 60 days.
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
- Understand how to safely operate equipment.
- Know the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
- Capable of receiving and following directions.
- Willingness to learn basic knowledge of materials used.
- Understand basic concepts of equipment setup.
- Know when to wear personal protective equipment.
- Able to identify different types of materials used.
- Able to travel long distances on short notice when required.
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
- Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
- Willing to work overtime when requested.
