Construction Equipment Operator (New Columbia, PA)

Position Summary

Installation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline

Responsibilities

• Responsible for digging trenches, installing sewer, water and natural gas pipelines; and backfilling excavations with asphalt on road
• Responsible for entering and exiting excavations varying in depth from 2' to 5'
• Shovel dirt, rake dirt or hot asphalt, jackhammer roadways or sidewalks, jackhammer concrete
• Carry materials or equipment to and from the truck to a jobsite
• Use of a chop saw to cut concrete, use of a hammer drill to core through concrete foundations, entering basements or crawlspaces to perform necessary pipefitting or meter service work
• Use of a pneumatic rammer for excavation compaction
• Perform basic pipe fitting with pipe sizes from ½" to 2"
• Tapping and stopping off water or gas service tees from the main line, in addition to numerous push / pull activities associated to underground construction work
• Operation of a backhoe, excavator, or any heavy equipment to aid in the construction process
• Additional safety sensitive duties as required

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools
• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance
• Excellent customer service skills
• Heavy construction equipment experiences highly desirable
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Pay

Full-time: $31.00 - $34.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.