State Utility Contractors
Pipe Crew Lead Excavator Operator Plant Division Lexington SC Area
State Utility Contractors, Saluda, South Carolina, United States, 29138
Overview
Candidates for the Pipe Crew Lead / Hoe Operator position should have the skills and knowledge to perform the following: Responsibilities
Responsible for installation of various types of underground piping (examples: ductile iron, PVC, galvanized steel, black steel, and concrete). Must be able to carry and maintain grade using pipe laser equipment. Responsible for grade elevation and reading blueprints and complex diagrams. Responsible for the installation and proper use of trench shoring equipment. Trench safety certification a plus. With at least five (5) years of heavy equipment operation experience, including tracked-hoe and back-hoe usage for pipeline installation. Working conditions
Pipe Crew Lead / Hoe Operator work on a job site outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and precipitation. The work may be labor-intensive as pipe laying typically involves rigging, lifting and positioning of large pipe sections, manual cutting of pipe sections and mechanical connection of various fitting types. Climbing in and out of excavations and trench shoring devices is a regular daily routine and expectation. Also responsible for crew safety and safe excavations to facilitate pipeline installation. Education and qualifications
Education: A high school diploma is required; a college degree is not required. Pipe laying experience/hoe operating experience is required. On-the-job training is available to advance a career into Foreman role.
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Candidates for the Pipe Crew Lead / Hoe Operator position should have the skills and knowledge to perform the following: Responsibilities
Responsible for installation of various types of underground piping (examples: ductile iron, PVC, galvanized steel, black steel, and concrete). Must be able to carry and maintain grade using pipe laser equipment. Responsible for grade elevation and reading blueprints and complex diagrams. Responsible for the installation and proper use of trench shoring equipment. Trench safety certification a plus. With at least five (5) years of heavy equipment operation experience, including tracked-hoe and back-hoe usage for pipeline installation. Working conditions
Pipe Crew Lead / Hoe Operator work on a job site outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and precipitation. The work may be labor-intensive as pipe laying typically involves rigging, lifting and positioning of large pipe sections, manual cutting of pipe sections and mechanical connection of various fitting types. Climbing in and out of excavations and trench shoring devices is a regular daily routine and expectation. Also responsible for crew safety and safe excavations to facilitate pipeline installation. Education and qualifications
Education: A high school diploma is required; a college degree is not required. Pipe laying experience/hoe operating experience is required. On-the-job training is available to advance a career into Foreman role.
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