Pipe Crew Lead / Excavator Operator (Plant Division) - Lexington, SC Area

State Utility Contractors; Saluda (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise spécialisée dans les services de tuyauterie recherche un Pipe Crew Lead / Excavator Operator. Le candidat idéal doit avoir au moins cinq ans d'expérience en opérations d'équipements lourds. Les responsabilités incluent l'installation de tuyaux souterrains, en utilisant des équipements comme des pelles et des rétro-chargeurs. Le poste exige également des compétences en sécurité et une bonne condition physique pour travailler à l'extérieur dans des conditions variées.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en exploitation d'équipements lourds.
• Expérience nécessaire en pose de tuyaux et en operation de pelle.
• Certificat de sécurité en tranchée est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Installer différents types de tuyaux souterrains.
• Assurer la sécurité de l'équipe et les pratiques d'excavation sécuritaires.
• Travail extérieur dans diverses conditions météorologiques.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trench safety

Blueprint reading

Mechanical fitting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Candidates for the Pipe Crew Lead / Excavator Operator position should have the skills and knowledge to perform the following:

• Responsible for the installation of various types of underground piping (examples: ductile iron, PVC, galvanized steel, black steel, and concrete). Must be able to maintain grade using pipe laser equipment, read blueprints and complex diagrams, and ensure proper use of trench shoring equipment. Trench safety certification is a plus.

- Must have at least five (5) years of heavy equipment operation experience, including excavators and backhoes for pipeline installation.

- Working conditions:

• Pipe Crew Lead / Hope Operators work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation. The work can be labor-intensive, involving rigging, lifting, positioning large pipe sections, manual cutting, and mechanical fitting. Climbing in and out of excavations and trench shoring devices is routine. Responsible for crew safety and safe excavation practices.

- Education:

• A high school diploma is required; a college degree is not. Pipe laying and hoe operating experience are necessary. On-the-job training is available to advance into a Foreman role.