Operator III

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Enbridge is looking for an Operator III to join our team!

The Construction & Maintenance Department is responsible for the construction maintenance and operation of the Companys natural gas distribution system.

This position reports to our Apex Operations Center in Apex North Carolina.

What You Will Do:

• Performs digging and trenching functions with heavy equipment (including backhoe trac hoe and mini-excavator trenchers and cranes) in a safe and effective manner
• Performs natural gas leak investigation and detection at requested outside locations
• Completes all installation or repair procedures of normal or damaged natural gas service lines and mains
• Participates in the repair of third-party damage with guidance
• Starts loads unloads moves and performs periodic maintenance checks on heavy equipment
• Uses locating equipment to locate gas and service lines
• Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues
• Safely drives a company vehicle
• Maintains the vehicle inventory

• Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained knowledgeable and qualified.

Who You Are:

• 0-12 months experience operating heavy equipment (including backhoe trac hoe and mini-excavator trenchers and cranes)
• Experience with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to calibrate instruments and use self-contained breathing apparatus and pipe squeeze-off equipment.
• Ability to use locating equipment to locate natural gas and service lines.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies procedures and protocols.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions is critical.
• Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
• Availability for overtime as needed.
• Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday as well as in the evenings and some weekends when on-call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Apex area. Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement including when on-call.
• Must have a valid drivers license with a safe driving history.
• A valid Commercial Drivers License is strongly preferred or must be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities & Experience:

• 6-12 months of heavy equipment operating experience.

• 6-12 months of locating experience.

• Good mechanical aptitude.

• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to):

Balancing bending and stooping climbing crawling carrying (up to 80 amount of pounds) grasping kneeling lifting (objects 80 pounds) pulling hand over hand pushing reaching above shoulder repetitive motion sitting standing walking visual requirement (able to see screens detect color coding read fine print) hearing requirement grasping kneeling light moderate lifting (objects up to 80 pounds) reaching above shoulder repetitive motion sitting standing visual requirement (able to see screens detect color coding read fine print) hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information understand sophisticated problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology coordinate and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines complete routine forms compose letters outlines memoranda and basic reports and connect with individuals via telephone.

Working Conditions:

• Position typically works in a crew structure.
• Work is performed primarily outside in varying weather conditions (i.e. cold heat rain etc.).
• Position requires continuous travel throughout the service territory with frequent stops entering/exiting the company vehicle safely parking in a wide variety of situations and driving in construction zones.
• Position may encounter agitated/irate customers.

At Enbridge we are dedicated to our core value of are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status family status veteran status Indigenous status disability or any other reason protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening including a criminal records check.

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