Operator - Wilmington, NC

Duke Energy Corporation

Wilmington, NC

Expired: May 06, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

$29 Hourly
Full-Time

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NOTE:

- Selected candidate must live within 30 minutes from work location prior to hire date

- Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $28.94 (non-negotiable)

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost effective installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities.

Duties and responsibilities as needed and required include;

Performs a variety of activities associated with pipeline installation and maintenance including: Operate backhoe, trencher, cranes, jackhammers
Make taps
Fuse plastic pipe
Perform maintenance on equipment and/or ensure routine maintenance is performed Squeeze-off" steel and plastic Set-up for job (ensure tools and equipment available)
Install leak clamps
Layout of line Cut, thread, and re-wrap pipes
Perform site excavation
Performs and assists in related activities:
Traffic control
Locate pipelines
Assist with purges
Retire services
Assist in relocating service lines
Change stop-cocks
Performs above functions utilizing a variety of tools and equipment:
Machinery (backhoe, trencher, cranes, jackhammers)
Hand tools (brushes, grinders, etc.)
Shovels Rakes
Jack hammer Squeeze" tool
Heating iron
Perform other duties as assigned and required

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or a GED;
mechanical aptitude;
knowledge of hand tools;
effective interpersonal skills;
safety awareness;
Commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
Prior related experience or completion of an accredited training program.

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge and use of construction tools and or construction equipment;

Specific Requirements:

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
Physical Requirements: Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; lifting up to 75 lbs; frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, standing, digging, climbing; works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; comes in frequent contact with insects and animals; ability to use breathing apparatus when responding to gas leaks.
Other Requirements: Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to extended working hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some rotating shifts.

Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No

Posting Expiration Date
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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