Operator/Foreman

Miller Pipeline; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Pipeline in the United States seeks qualified candidates to perform Operator & Foreman duties, aiding in repair, maintenance, construction, installation, and reconditioning of natural gas distribution pipelines.

Plan daily work, identify issues, enforce safety and procedures, and ensure equipment maintenance while coordinating with support staff and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience.
• Ability to pass computer-based testing for local operator qualifications.
• Current driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Current DOT physical or ability to obtain one.
• Interact effectively with the public, customers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Travel throughout the area and respond to emergency situations.
• Experience with pipeline or underground utility work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and delegate the daily work activities among crew members.
• Identify potential problems; develop and implement solutions.
• Enforce company policies and standard work procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of equipment is assigned to, and completed by, the crew.
• Communicate with support staff regarding time worked, safety and productivity measures, accidents and injuries, and property or vehicle damage.
• Handle minor customer complaints and inquiries; escalate to superintendent if necessary.
• Ensure overall quality of work meets or exceeds standards.
• Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to attachments.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Assess the area to determine if utilities were properly located prior to underground work.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to help make a difference in building America’s infrastructure?

Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America’s infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipeline’s revenues have continued to grow year over year.

Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now!

At Miller Pipeline you will gain:

• Growth opportunities for career advancement (Grow Here at Miller Pipeline)
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits
• A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation (Our Core Values)
• On-the-job work and safety training
• Employee recognition programs, Employee Care Fund, and more (also see Annual Company Picnics)
• Take a look at our field work by watching the Day In The Life video.

We are searching for qualified candidates to perform Operator & Foreman duties, assisting in the repair, maintenance, construction, installation and reconditioning of natural gas distribution pipelines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and delegate the daily work activities among crew members.
• Identify potential problems; develop and implement solutions.
• Enforce Company policies and standard work procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of equipment is assigned to, and completed by, the crew.
• Communicate with support staff regarding time worked, safety and productivity measures, accidents and injuries, and property or vehicle damage, for proper handling and tracking of these activities. Complete daily data entry.
• Handle minor customer complaints and inquiries. Escalate issues to the superintendent or general foreman, if necessary.
• Ensure that the overall quality of work performed by the crew meets or exceeds standards and expectations.
• 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 to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience.
• Ability to pass computer-based testing, specific to the local Customer’s operator qualifications.
• Current driver’s license with good driving record.
• Current DOT physical or ability to obtain one.
• Interact effectively and professionally with the public, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Travel throughout the area and respond to emergency situations.
• Experience with pipeline or underground utility work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 3+ years field work experience at Miller Pipeline.