SCS Engineers · 5 hours ago
Fusion Technician -Nationwide Travel
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $24/hr
1+ years expSCS Engineers is looking for a Fusion Technician for their Construction Business Unit, who will work on landfill gas and environmental projects nationwide. This role involves the operation and maintenance of polyethylene pipe fusion equipment and assisting field crews with various tasks on site.
ConstructionConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of polyethylene pipe fusion equipment, including trailers, tool truck, and ancillary support equipment (generators, etc.)
Assists field crews in locating the fused pipe in accordance to design plans and specifications (i.e., trench excavation, above grade alignment, etc.)
Inventory pipe and fittings delivered to the site to verify quantities such that project delays do not occur
Follows Codes of Safe Work Practices as outlined in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Interacts with other SCS-FS personnel and/or subcontractors in a professional manner
Assists project personnel with hand excavation/digging (using shovels or picks)
Follows equipment operator during excavations and pipe installations to clear earth, plants, and debris that heavy equipment cannot clear or remove
Takes depth measurements in excavations and also assists in surveying excavations for installation of lateral and horizontal piping
Operates dump trucks used to haul off waste from excavations and drilling of gas wells
Helps with the setup of drilling equipment, clearing area of debris and earth to settle equipment in preparation for drilling procedure. Carries and pours sacks of sand or other materials to settle installation of piping in drilled gas well hole
Installs metal steaks and other retaining materials to hold piping on hillsides/slopes
Enters excavations to fuse pipe, install gas system piping, and install leachate or condensate piping
Enters manholes, sumps, or other confined spaces to install new gas system or leachate/condensate system piping
Repairs leachate and condensate lines by cutting piping and/or removing or draining leachate or condensate liquids
Operates power saws and drills to connect and cut piping and wellheads, and to cut slots into new or existing gas system piping
Applies glues and primer to gas and leachate system piping to repair or connect piping
Carrying of or the use of ladders
Operates pneumatic tools such as jackhammers and soil compactors to drive piping posts and compact soil cover material
Remove, clean and install LFG gas system liquid pumps
Replace or install sumps for gas system wellheads or leachate systems
Operate vehicles to pick up parts and equipment
Operates backhoe to remove soil or waste material and transfer to dump trucks
Mows or cuts vegetation and grass around landfill wells and piping with mowing machine or weed eater
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of related experience required
Advanced technical skills related to the operation and maintenance of pipe fusion equipment
Ability to travel nationwide 100% of the time
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating electrical tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions
Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing
Preferred
40 hour Health and Safety, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, Confined Space Entry, and Trench Excavation Safety training preferred
Training (certification) in polyethylene pipe fusion
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays, PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
Safety footwear reimbursement program
Paid training and all necessary tools and equipment provided
Per diem for travel for eligible work
Company truck and cell phone for certain Field Services positions
Company
SCS Engineers
SCS is an employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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