Equipment Operator

Job Code: 82180101
Summary
The Equipment Operator is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers. The Equipment Operator identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, and assists field and maintenance crews with preparing equipment for operations.
Responsibilities
* Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
* Participate in pre-job and Toolbox meetings with crew members.
* Maintain good, safe working order of equipment according to standards, reporting problems or deviations.
* Ensure individual and crew work safety.
* Prepare equipment for rig up and rig down times.
* Operate the equipment according to competency level and job requirement.
* Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
* Maintain the required safety training.

Budget and Compensation
" Hourly pay rate: *** *** depending on experience.
" Overtime is expected.
" Per Diem: ***/day.
" Housing and flights provided.
" Performance bonuses are available for successful job completion.
" Reimbursable Expenses:
o Coverall laundry (***/rotation)
o Checked baggage and airport parking
o Hazmat fingerprinting
o Business-related vehicle expenses (e.g., oil)

Key Responsibilities
" Operate various vehicles including:
o Tractor trailer units
o Body load units
o 550s with gooseneck trailers
" Hook up hoses, run air slide controls, strap loads
" Hotshot pallets of chemicals between districts
" May assist equipment operators when needed
" Not a no-touch driving role physical involvement is required

Experience and Skills
" Must be able to drive manual transmission vehicles
(Automatic transmission restrictions disqualify candidates due to limited availability of automatic trucks)
" Top 3 skills:
o Willingness to learn
o Adaptability to changing schedules and tasks
o Time management and self-regulation
" No minimum years of experience required

License and Certification Requirements
" Valid Class A CDL (not mandatory) for all candidates
o Air brakes endorsement
o Tanker endorsement
o Manual transmission capability required
" Hazmat endorsement is a plus but not required
" Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent
CDL REQUIREMENTS:
" CDL preferred (not mandatory) for all candidates; they'll be riding along with other CDL holding operators while they get their own CDL's.

Travel Requirements
" Travel required; housing and flights provided
" Local candidates preferred
" Local shuttle available in Strasburg district

Work Environment
" Based in [!--StartFragment--]Windsor Colorado
" Field/onshore, heavy industrial environment
" Hands-on, physically active role

Training
" Conducted in Kellyville:
o NEST
o HVT
o QUEST certifications
" Additional in-house and site-specific safety training
" Shadowing with experienced drivers before solo assignments

Shift/Hours
" Rotation: 15 days on / 6 days off
" Hours: Up to 14 hours/day, occasionally 16 hours/day
" Typically work up to 70 hours/week, followed by a DOT reset
" Weekly Average: 70 80 hours/week

Physical Demands
" Must be able to:
o Strap loads
o Hook up hoses
o Operate trailer and body load units
" Not a sedentary or drive-only role

Safety
" DOT reset compliance required
" Emergency evacuation and site-specific safety training included

Interview Process
" One round, typically phone interview
" In-person possible for local candidates
" No formal driving test
Preferred Background:
General labor experience and/or oilfield experience is a plus.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment.
Note:
Company-provided housing and flights are included for this assignment. Please note that transportation to and from the district is not provided; therefore, candidates must have reliable personal transportation available during their assignment.