Customer Field Operations Crew I or II - Goldsboro, NC

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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a level I or II

Must have a valid Class A CDL to be considered for Level II

Responsibilities

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

Required/Basic Qualifications

- High School/GED degree

Desired Qualifications

- Three (3) or more years of experience involving excavations operating backhoes and excavators

- Must demonstrate abilities for employment

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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Mechanical aptitude

- Knowledge of hand tools

- Effective interpersonal skills

- Safety awareness

Working Conditions

- Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

- Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

- Flexible work schedule; lifting up to 100 lbs

- Frequent bending, stooping, 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 SCBA when responding to gas leaks

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.

- Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to extended working hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some rotating shifts.

- Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required

- Prior related experience or completion of an accredited training program

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

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

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