Knowledge, ability and skills
Must have knowledge of the tools and equipment used in pipeline construction and maintenance, valve operation, and locating equipment. Knowledge of map reading, safety rules regarding traffic control, and trench excavations. Ability to operate trucks/trailers, tapping machines, air and hydraulic equipment, and related construction equipment. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and maintain written records and logs. Must have the physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor. Must possess skills in various utility maintenance and construction tasks. Must be highly skilled in computer usage.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
Constant light lifting, light carrying, use of fingers and both hands; pushing; walking; standing; driving trucks and operating boom truck, tractor/loaders, power saws, mud hog pumps, weed eaters; very frequent moderate lifting, moderate carrying; use of depth perception; frequent heavy lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of good near and distant vision, good hearing; kneeling, bending and stooping. Must dig with shovel or climb into and out of excavations.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS
Constant work outside on uneven surfaces, in or with moving objects; very frequently working in heat, high humidity, day or night, in all types of weather, in or with noisy conditions, with fumes or gases, grease or oils, in or with moving vehicles, with vibrations, odors, and working alone or with others. Frequently working in dampness, chilliness, dusty, wet or dry conditions, in excavations or trenches, on slippery surfaces, with feet or hands in water.
WORK HAZARDS
Working around moving tractors, backhoes, trenchers, boom trucks, and general construction equipment. Frequently working in and around highway traffic.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED
Rubber and leather steel-toe boots, rubber and leather gloves, goggles, rainwear, hard hats, safety glasses, safety vest, respirator, hearing protection.