Swamper

NGL Energy Partners LPCarlsbad, NM
Onsite

About The Position

The HydroVac Assistant (Swamper) helps the HydroVac Driver perform hydro excavation projects in a safe and compliant manner on customer and Company sites. This position works cooperatively with the HydroVac Driver to successfully complete projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, digging, and cleaning tankers.

Requirements

  • Ability to work overtime as necessary.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
  • Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • The employee must constantly position, transport and/or move 50 or more pounds. On occasion moving over 50 pounds will be required.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly; Be stationary for long periods of time; Work in confined or restrictive working spaces; Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights; Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces; Push and pull material and equipment from one place to another; Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing; Work using repetitive motion.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.
  • This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours.
  • Physical presence at the work site is required.

Nice To Haves

  • 1 year of oilfield experience is preferred.
  • High school diploma / GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Must work safely at all times.
  • Perform accurate timekeeping in HR management system and submit on time per payroll deadlines.
  • Prepare and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for HydroVac operation.
  • Set-up and break-down equipment.
  • Perform general clean-up of jobsites.
  • Assist in safely maneuvering trucks on jobsites (flagging and backing operations).
  • Connect hoses and fittings on various tanks as assigned by the HydroVac driver.
  • Proactively communicate with facility operators and other staff assigned to the location where hydro excavation projects are being performed.
  • Serve as a positive representative of NGL, providing customer service and maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Practice teamwork with the HydroVac driver to ensure efficiency and safety of all hydro excavation projects.
  • Help maintain clean and professional appearance of vehicle at all times.
  • Notify supervisor immediately of any vehicle safety concerns.
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
  • May be assigned other job tasks duties between hydro excavation projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • NGL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • NGL will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation due to a disability.
  • NGL participates in the federal E-Verify program.
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