What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator, Construction position at J.F. Kiely Construction PA?
Description:
Over the past six decades, we’ve built the Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.
The Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts.
ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing and maintenance.
Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.
POSITION SUMMARY: Installation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Responsible for digging trenches, installing sewer, water and natural gas pipelines; and backfilling excavations with asphalt on road
- Responsible for entering and exiting excavations varying in depth from 2’to 5’
- Shovel dirt, rake dirt or hot asphalt, jackhammer roadways or sidewalks, jackhammer concrete
- Carry materials or equipment to and from the truck to a jobsite
- Use of a chop saw to cut concrete, use of a hammer drill to core through concrete foundations, entering basements or crawlspaces to perform necessary pipefitting or meter service work
- Use of a pneumatic rammer for excavation compaction
- Perform basic pipe fitting with pipe sizes from ½” to 2”
- Tapping and stopping off water or gas service tees from the main line, in addition to numerous push / pull activities associated to underground construction work
- Operation of a backhoe, excavator, or any heavy equipment to aid in the construction process.
- Additional safety sensitive duties as required
Competencies
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Ability to operate the a variety of simple and complex tools
- Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Heavy construction equipment experience highly desirable
Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation and health/dental insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
The Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.