Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates light and heavy-duty ground motorized equipment such as Excavators, Loaders, Graders, Trucks, Power Cranes, Tractors, Shovels or other related equipment. Operates machinery in construction to excavate, load, dig, vibrate or break rocks or concrete, debris, dirt, or other materials.

• Competently Operate a 300 Series Excavator to install underground utilities-piping and rigging and other appropriate use of Excavation
• Competently Operate Loader and Grader to construct small (100x100) Tank Pads and/or other hazardous materials
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum (2) two years’ experience in North Dakota installing Flow lines, sales gas tie-ins, and pipeline
• Current and valid Drivers’ License with a clean driving record
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Preferred - must be able to retain validity of CDL with no lapse
• Alaska locations only: North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) Training, required

• Take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Alaska North Slope locations only: Take and pass a Fit-for-Duty Examination.

• Knowledge of Heavy Civil Construction and characteristics of all equipment functions and operations
• Knowledge of proper equipment use conducive to conditions and assignment
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and Safety Regulations and industry practices related to equipment use and operation
• Skills in operating heavy equipment and machines proficiently and safely
• Skills in daily maintenance of machines including repairs and inspecting equipment to identify possible problems
• Skills in use of Computer/Laptop or other supporting devices commensurate with program and job applications
• Ability to use time and equipment efficiently in order to complete projects on time
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle stress and possess positive trait even in difficult or challenging situations
• Ability to attend training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.
• The incumbent must have good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• The incumbent frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The incumbent must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required tasks in a safe manner.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require use of ear plugs on occasion.
• Work condition is outside environment (job site/field site) that may have inclement weather conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment.
• Alaska locations only: The employee must be able to physically travel by air within, and out of, the State of Alaska.
• North Dakota locations only: The employee must be able to physically travel by air within, and out of, the State of North Dakota.

The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to- day.