Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Our company is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. The Heavy Equipment Operator must possess the ability to safely and skillfully operate equipment for the construction of natural gas pipelines. Performs duties as directed by foreman while operating any or all of the following equipment: rubber tire backhoe, excavator, trenchers or directional bore machines in the installation, removal or maintenance of underground utilities and pipe installation. Candidate must be willing to listen and learn.

About Mid-Ohio:

Mid-Ohio Pipeline is continuously dedicated to providing the utility industry with services that exceed the expectations of our customers while maintaining the highest regard for safety, quality, and the environment.

Our goal is to provide the greatest value in the utility construction industry. With over 50 years of experience, we look to diversify into renewable energy sectors that will continue to support the utility industry through the next 50 years.

Essential Job functions:

• Must be physically capable of performing work requirements asked of them, including significant laboring and any other tasks requested by the supervisor.
• Must follow all safety policies and safety procedures per company and utility customer standards.
• Skillfully operates heavy equipment: includes ditching, excavating, backfilling, tamping, breaking, running, maneuvering, etc. with minimal disruption to the surrounding improvements and infrastructure.
• Skilled worker who possess the required knowledge, skill, and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed
• Must work well with others
• Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate
• Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed. This includes but is not limited to: carrying pipe, bags of material and other heavy items, jack hammering, shoveling, tamping and installing pipe, duct or cable
• Secure work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials
• Inspects heavy equipment: includes structures and materials; identifies causes of errors and other problems or defects
• Monitors information: includes materials, events, or environment; detects or assesses problems associated with heavy equipment
• Identifies information: includes categorizing, estimating, and recognizing differences or similarities in heavy equipment; detects changes in circumstances or events

Position Qualifications:

• At least 2 years prior heavy construction equipment operator experience.
• Prior pipeline construction and/or pipeline laborer experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general hand tools and power tools preferred.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.

Mid-Ohio Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace offering quality benefits to employees including:

• Medical /Dental /Vision/ Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Holiday and PTO/Vacation Time
• Work boot reimbursement program