Equipment Operator

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. • Bend, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under general supervision, operates power-driven ditching equipment to excavate trenches for pipelines; must be capable of making minor repairs and adjustments; may be required to perform all field repairs. Works under general supervision; digs ditches; back fills; moves materials and equipment by hand; loads and unloads trucks; assists in installing and dismantling equipment; frequently acts as helper to service mechanics or meter repair mechanics; must understand purpose of and have ability to use standard tools such as wrenches, stock and dies, etc.; must be able to cut and thread pipe properly and to do simple pipe fitting; must be able to qualify for and acquire commercial driver’s license; may from time to time be required to perform various routine operating duties.

Requirements

• High school education or its equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude and experience
• Fundamental knowledge of pipeline construction
• Minimum of six (6) to twelve (12) months training
• Must secure and maintain a valid first aid card
• Must successfully complete and comply with the Company’s certification program for equipment operators
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered
• Must be able to perform heavy work such as running compactor and jackhammer
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks
• Must reside within a twenty (20) mile radius from district office (64500 O.B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97703) no later than 90 days from your start date in this role

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use standard tools such as wrenches, stock and dies
• Ability to qualify for and acquire commercial driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Operates power-driven ditching equipment to excavate trenches for pipelines
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Performs field repairs
• Digs ditches
• Back fills trenches
• Moves materials and equipment by hand
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Assists in installing and dismantling equipment
• Acts as helper to service mechanics or meter repair mechanics
• Cuts and threads pipe properly
• Performs simple pipe fitting
• Performs various routine operating duties

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Company match opportunity for 401k
• Additional retirement contribution
• 15 days of personal time off (PTO) prorated throughout the year based on time of hire
• Eleven paid holidays through the calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees