Equipment Operator III

About the role

Lewis Energy Group is hiring an Equipment Operator III in Encinal, Texas. The operator is responsible for rigging up and rigging down water transfer equipment, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment such as high-rate transfer pumps, poly pumps, aluminum transfer pipe and coiled poly line, inspecting trucks and trailers, and loading and unloading equipment according to prescribed procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Rig up and rig down water transfer equipment and troubleshoot pumps, poly lines and coiled poly line
• Train and help train other employees on new job tasks
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, perform daily inspections and report deficiencies
• Perform pre-trip, roadside and post-trip truck and trailer inspections in line with federal and state laws
• Load and unload backhoes and skid steers, secure loads and don personal protective equipment
• Drive truck or tractor-trailer combinations on paved and unpaved roads
• Maintain a current DOT hours-of-service logbook and inspection records

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, with at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination
• Class A commercial driver's license, hazardous materials endorsement and tank vehicle endorsement
• Valid DOT medical examiner's certificate and a motor vehicle record with no convictions for recurring or serious violations or accidents
• Team-oriented, able to work under difficult conditions and meet the physical demands of the job

Required skills

• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills and ability to interpret bar graphs
• Mechanical aptitude