Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Work

Pipeline Services Inc. is seeking a new team member to be the heavy equipment

operator for one of our crews. Enjoy working in a small company environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage. Compensation depends on experience.

• Simple IRA with Company Match.

Job Duties:

• Safely operate various sizes of excavators for the installation of underground

utilities (Water / Sewer / Drainage).

• Must be able to maintain proper grade of the pipe trench.

• Occasionally will be required to operate a skid steer loader.

• Perform daily maintenance and inspection of all equipment.

• Perform other duties on the jobsite when not operating equipment.

• Exercise safe working practices including use of proper PPE at all times.

• Reports directly to the Crew Foreman.

• Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with a 30-

minute lunch. Some weekend work may be necessary.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum 3 years of experience operating an excavator.

• Must have experience operating around existing utilities.

• Must have experience benching and sloping trenches and working with trench

boxes.

• Understanding of elevations, slopes and basic mathematical equations.

• Must have knowledge of typical sewer, water and drainage material and

installation methods.

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record and experience

towing equipment / tool trailers.

• Must have consistent and reliable transportation to and from the jobsites. Most

job sites are located in and around the greater New Orleans area.

• Must have and wear proper PPE (Hard hat, Safety Vest and Work Boots).

• Ability to individually lift and carry weights up to 80 lbs.

• Must work and communicate well with other members of the crew.

• Must be able to understand and follow directions.

• Ability to work without conflict alongside other trades on jobsites.

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme/dirty conditions.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• May provide guidance to and oversee work of other crew member

Since its inception in 1983 by Byron Bordelon III, Pipeline Services, Inc., has been involved in the construction of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and storm sewer collection systems throughout the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Our clients include municipalities, private developers, general contractors and plumbing contractors. Project sizes range from $10,000 to $1,000,000.