Truck Driver Pipeliner USW

ONEOK•Kansas City, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and the union bidding process applies. Union posting guidelines outlined in the current collective bargaining agreement will be applied prior to considering external candidates. The schedule for this position is generally Monday - Thursday, 10-hour dayshifts with some OT and call out required. Perform various labor tasks associated with maintenance and construction of a steel pipeline system. Including but not limited to: driving commercial vehicles, operating equipment, and damage prevention. Includes certain administrative functions associated with this position. Provide boom truck relief when Truck Driver is unavailable. Follows instructions and standard practices and procedures to develop resolutions to problems of limited scope. Work is closely managed and assignments are provided. Work is primarily routine in nature. Contributions usually limited to assignment-related activities.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma required
1 - 2 years related work experience preferred
Must be qualified in specific tasks according to the Company's Operator Qualification (OQ) Plan.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
Ability to work in stressful and changing environmental conditions
Ability to work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions
Ability to use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet
Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
Ability to follow instructions or standard procedures
Ability to compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives
Ability to organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives
Department of Transportation CDL license with HazMat endorsement regarding truck drivers within 60 Days required
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Constantly)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Constantly)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Frequently)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Constantly)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Constantly)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Constantly)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Constantly)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Frequently)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Constantly)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Constantly)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Constantly)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Occasionally)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Constantly)
Tasting/Smelling: (Frequently)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred
Current CDL preferred
Develop a working knowledge of company's procedures regarding pipeline operations and maintenance within 180 days.

Responsibilities

Operate medium-weight duty to full-sized trucks; load and unload materials; operate boom, winch, vacuum trailer, and other truck auxiliary equipment
Provide labor and/or inspection support on various pipeline and facility maintenance projects
Perform Damage Prevention activities including but not limited to line locating and ROW (Right of Way) Marking
Provide assistance to other crew members, welders, or technicians as needed.
Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline.
Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.