Equipment Operator – Underground Pipeline Construction

Pho Prime, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Pipeline in Johnson City, TN is seeking Equipment Operators to support permanent, full-time construction of underground pipelines and related infrastructure. The role requires effective communication, prior heavy equipment experience, and the ability to assess soils and utilities prior to digging.

Responsibilities include trenching, cable installation, and operating tractors and hauling vehicles. Applicants should have completed an operator’s apprenticeship or have 3+ years of equivalent

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an operator's apprentice program and/or 3+ years of equivalent experience operating heavy equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass computer-based testing, specific to the local Customer’s operator qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Digging, filling, back-filling, grading or other excavation work including trenches, pits or tunnels.
• Distinguishes between properties, types and moisture content of soils.
• Installation of underground cable and conduit as well as overhead cable.
• Fasten attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
• Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Assess the area to determine if the utilities were properly located prior to performing the underground work.
• Review the terrain to determine the best method to perform the job.
• Operate vehicles for hauling.

Skills

Effective communication

Heavy equipment operation

Underground utilities knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Miller Pipeline in Johnson City, TN is seeking Equipment Operators to support permanent, full-time construction of underground pipelines and related infrastructure. The role requires effective communication, prior heavy equipment experience, and the ability to assess soils and utilities prior to digging.

Responsibilities include trenching, cable installation, and operating tractors and hauling vehicles. Applicants should have completed an operator’s apprenticeship or have 3+ years of equivalent