Operator III

Enbridge • Apex, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Enbridge is looking for an Operator III to join our team! The Construction & Maintenance Department is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company’s natural gas distribution system. This position reports to our Apex Operations Center in Apex, North Carolina. What You Will Do:

Performs digging and trenching functions with heavy equipment (including backhoe, trac hoe, and mini-excavator, trenchers, and cranes) in a safe and effective manner
Performs natural gas leak investigation and detection at requested outside locations
Completes all installation or repair procedures of normal or damaged natural gas service lines and mains
Participates in the repair of third-party damage with guidance
Starts, loads, unloads, moves, and performs periodic maintenance checks on heavy equipment
Uses locating equipment to locate gas and service lines
Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues
Safely drives a company vehicle
Maintains the vehicle inventory
Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required, annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.

Requirements

• 0-12 months experience operating heavy equipment (including backhoe, trac hoe, and mini-excavator, trenchers, and cranes)
• Experience with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to calibrate instruments and use self-contained breathing apparatus and pipe squeeze-off equipment.
• Ability to use locating equipment to locate natural gas and service lines.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions is critical.
• Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
• Availability for overtime, as needed.
• Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on-call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Apex area.
• Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred or must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• 6-12 months of heavy equipment operating experience.
• 6-12 months of locating experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs digging and trenching functions with heavy equipment (including backhoe, trac hoe, and mini-excavator, trenchers, and cranes) in a safe and effective manner
• Performs natural gas leak investigation and detection at requested outside locations
• Completes all installation or repair procedures of normal or damaged natural gas service lines and mains
• Participates in the repair of third-party damage with guidance
• Starts, loads, unloads, moves, and performs periodic maintenance checks on heavy equipment
• Uses locating equipment to locate gas and service lines
• Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues
• Safely drives a company vehicle
• Maintains the vehicle inventory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees