Pipeliner Trainee: Field Technician with Growth & Benefits

Energy Transfer; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Akron, OH seeks a Pipeliner Trainee to repair and maintain pipelines, perform right-of-way work, and respond to one calls as the primary responder in the area. Entry pay is $28.96 per hour.

Ideal candidates will perform duties safely outdoors, operate tools and equipment, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent plus relevant experience. This role requires physical endurance and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year service as a Pipeliner or five years relevant industry experience.
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned and respond to emergency response activities as needed.
• Must be self-reliant, dependable, and able to maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers.
• Must write legibly, maintain neat appearance, be accurate in math, and maintain a good safety attitude and record.
• The ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work, and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• A good knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools and operate with them in a safe manner.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence to operate various classes of equipment.
• Commercial Drivers' License preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs pipeline construction and maintenance duties such as digging ditches, clearing right-of-way, coating pipe, building and repairing fences.
• Operates scrapers, small portable pumps and repairs pipeline leaks; inspects contract employees.
• Maintains station grounds, loads/unloads heavy materials related to pipeline equipment.
• Operates company vehicles up to 10,000 GVW and uses pipe saws, hot-tap machines as directed; cleans offices and shops.
• Reads maps, locates lines and performs one calls.
• Maintains safe and healthful working conditions by following safety regulations and standards.
• Performs relief gauging and tank inspection working at heights up to 50 feet.
• Relieves in higher-rated hourly classifications as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Energy Transfer in Akron, OH seeks a Pipeliner Trainee to repair and maintain pipelines, perform right-of-way work, and respond to one calls as the primary responder in the area. Entry pay is $28.96 per hour.

Ideal candidates will perform duties safely outdoors, operate tools and equipment, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent plus relevant experience. This role requires physical endurance and travel as needed.