Equipment Operator - Pipeline Services
About The Position
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating construction equipment used for pipeline installation, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and rehabilitation projects. The position performs daily equipment inspections, assists with jobsite setup, supports field crews, and ensures equipment is operated according to company procedures, manufacturer requirements, and applicable safety regulations. Work includes operating equipment, supporting pipeline and jobsite activities, conducting inspections and basic authorized maintenance, and following safety and compliance procedures. The employee travels to project sites and works varying schedules based on project needs. The work is primarily outdoors and may involve heat, humidity, rain, mud, dust, noise, traffic, uneven terrain, wastewater exposure, excavations, and moving equipment.
Requirements
- Safely operate assigned construction equipment and follow company procedures, manufacturer requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
- Be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including climbing safely into and out of equipment and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to wear required personal protective equipment and safely work around active construction operations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, rollers, forklifts, and other assigned equipment.
- Perform excavation, grading, loading, backfilling, material handling, and site-restoration activities.
- Operate equipment around underground utilities, pipelines, traffic, structures, and field personnel, following supervisor or spotter directions and stopping when unsafe conditions are identified.
- Use attachments and equipment only for their intended purpose and within rated capacity.
- Complete required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections; check fluid levels, tires, tracks, hoses, attachments, safety devices, and operating controls.
- Report mechanical problems, leaks, damage, and safety concerns; keep equipment clean and orderly; and assist with fueling, lubrication, minor maintenance, and basic repairs when authorized.
- Submit inspection forms, repair requests, and other required documentation on time.
- Assist with pipeline installation, repair, cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation activities, including trench preparation, pipe placement, material movement, backfilling, and restoration.
- Help load, unload, secure, and stage tools, materials, and equipment.
- Maintain safe distances from trenches, excavations, overhead hazards, and underground utilities; assist with traffic control, jobsite setup, cleanup, and demobilization; and protect existing utilities, property, equipment, and completed work.
- Follow company safety policies, Pipeline Services procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements; participate in daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and required training; and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Follow applicable excavation, trenching, confined-space, traffic-control, and lockout/tagout procedures; use a spotter when required and communicate clearly with nearby employees.
- Immediately report accidents, injuries, utility strikes, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions; do not operate equipment while distracted, impaired, or without proper authorization.
- Report to work on time and prepared for the assigned shift, travel to project sites, and work varying schedules based on project needs.
- Communicate professionally with supervisors, crew members, customers, and the public.
- Maintain accurate time, equipment-use, production, and inspection records.
- Assist laborers and other crew members when equipment operation is not required and perform other duties as assigned by the Pipeline Services Manager or field supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
