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Field Operator w/Class B License (Flatbed) - We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO), health, dental, vision, 401K investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

Delivery & Yard Maintenance

• Identify all items to be delivered or picked up with customer to ensure completeness and accuracy. Perform visual inspection of equipment being picked up and note any damage. Obtain customer’s signature on appropriate paperwork.

• Utilize motorized equipment handling machinery to safely load equipment on and off trucks and trailers.

• Secure all items loaded on the truck for safe over-the-road travel in accordance with Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Department of Transportation and local Department of Transportation guidelines.

• Assist in securing load utilizing straps and chains.

• Ensure yard and loading areas are clear of debris and trash; accessories and equipment are organized and easy to access.

• Safety processes, procedures and maintain a ‘Safety First’ approach

• Complete a Job Safety Assessment before beginning any job

• Ensure compliance with all Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Installation & Operation

• Travel locally to mobilize/demobilize small pump systems on customer job sites. Ensures pipeline, pump equipment and accessories are installed according to specification.

• Work independently or as part of a crew to install and dismantle pumping systems and pipelines on customer job sites.

• Review preliminary contracts to ensure all materials needed are identified and available. Update the sales staff should any materials change or the initial job set up changes.

• Initiate site introductions with customer and Outside Sales personnel. Establish customer expectations and clarify customer support.

• Establish communication with equipment operators.

• Perform proper sequencing to break down pump systems and pipelines to avoid spills and/or contamination to surrounding work area. Properly flush systems.

• Safely utilize chain saws and other hand tools to properly cut and break down pipelines. Understand how and where to cut pipe to avoid spills, damage and excessive scrapping.

• Thoroughly inspect and evaluate condition of pipe, hose and fittings upon dismantling. Notify supervisor or site supervisor if any equipment is damaged.

• Prepare Bill of Ladings (BOLs) to load out equipment from job site. Coordinate with Xylem Service Center Manager to arrange proper timing of truck arrivals to ensure material handling equipment and/or personnel are available.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Ability to follow directions and work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Construction and mechanical aptitude

• Ability to work flexible hours in order to respond to customer emergencies

• Ability to read, write legibly and communicate effective with co-workers, supervisors/managers and customers both verbally and in writing

• Ability to read blue prints or other layout and design documents

• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate diesel powered hydraulic lifting equipment, i.e., forklifts, front-end loaders, telehandlers, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate small and large diameter fusion machines

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose and repair simple mechanical issues

Education and or/Experience:

• High school or general equivalency degree

• One to two years experience in the construction industry preferred

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

• CDL, Class A preferred or willingness to upgrade Class B license

• Experience with flatbed trailers and proper load securement techniques (chaining, strapping, etc.)

• Prior experience operating heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, etc

• Able to obtain a Department of Transportation Medical card

• Fusion machine certification preferred

• Forklift certification preferred

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)

• Full range of physical motions (standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, twisting, kneeling, climbing) associated with general labor work continually throughout 8 hours

• ***Must be willing to travel out of town/state and overnight up to 50% of time******

Work Environment

• Shop environment: intermittent exposure to all outdoor weather conditions; intermittent exposure to shop noise and fumes all within limits of OSHA standards

• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts and various materials

• Extended hours as needed (weekends, overtime and on-call rotations)

• Travel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required by the Company

SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $22.00 - $34.00 an hour. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as certificates, endorsements, type of drivers license, skills, experience and work location.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. 

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Salary range:

$45,500.00 - $72,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.