Operator/Foreman in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Miller Pipeline

Do you want to help make a difference in building Americas infrastructure?

Since 1953, Miller Pipelinehas been a leader in building and maintaining Americas infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipelines revenues have continued to grow year over year.

Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now!

At Miller Pipeline you will gain:

• Growth opportunities for career advancement (Grow Here at Miller Pipeline)
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits
• A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation (Our Core Values)
• On-the-job work and safety training
• Employee recognition programs, Employee Care Fund, and more (also see Annual Company Picnics)
• Take a look at our field work by watching the Day In The Life video.

We are searching for qualified candidates to perform Operator & Foreman duties,assisting in the repair, maintenance, construction, installation and reconditioning of natural gas distribution pipelines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and delegate the daily work activities among crew members.

• Identify potential problems; develop and implement solutions.

• Enforce Company policies and standard work procedures.

• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems.

• Ensure preventive maintenance of equipment is assigned to, and completed by, the crew.

• Communicate with support staff regarding time worked, safety and productivity measures, accidents and injuries, and property or vehicle damage, for proper handling and tracking of these activities. Complete daily data entry.

• Handle minor customer complaints and inquiries. Escalate issues to the superintendent or general foreman, if necessary.

• Ensure that the overall quality of work performed by the crew meets or exceeds standards and expectations.

• Fasten attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
• Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Assess the area to determine if the utilities were properly located prior to performing the underground work.
• Review the terrain to determine the best method to perform the job.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience.

• Ability topass computer-based testing, specific to the local Customers operator qualifications.

• Current drivers license with good driving record.

• Current DOT physical or ability to obtain one.

• Interact effectively and professionally with the public, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

• Travel throughout the area and respond to emergency situations.

• Experience withpipeline or underground utilitywork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

• 3+ years field work experience at Miller Pipeline.

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