Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Boiler Operator

About PURIS:

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description:

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the boiler and truck/trailer used during Cured in Place Process, (CIPP) lining installation. The Boiler Operator is one of five or more crew members performing trenchless sewer/storm line rehabilitation and repair of municipal, industrial, storm and sanitary sewer lines. The Boiler Operator drives the boiler truck/trailer to the work site and operates the boiler to heat lines with water or steam after installation

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Maintain CDL Class A license; drive the boiler truck/tractor-trailer.
• Operate associated sewer equipment, generators and power tools; maintain secure control, upkeep and serviceability of assigned equipment.
• Comply with Company Safety Policies/Procedures, DOT regulations, equipment safety specifications and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Conduct pre and post operation vehicle and equipment inspections, perform daily operator level maintenance on Boiler, Tractor/Truck, and report maintenance/service requirements.
• Assist crew with collective tasks; install site preparation, line installation, and cleanup of site as directed by Foreman.
• Perform boiler pre-fire steps and position boiler within constraints of installation site.
• Identify the correct curing pressure for the line and follow curing schedule.
• Monitor gauges, track temperature/pressure, attend to problems and ensure consistency throughout the curing process.
• Perform below ground confined space work; preparing line for installation and cutting cured line to fit and seal system.
• Operate safety equipment; air monitor, fall protection/retrieval system, traffic management equipment, PPE.
• Perform collateral responsibilities as “Top Man”; fill out confined space permit, lower & retrieve crew members into/from manholes and safeguard crew members conducting below ground confined space work.
• Work in outdoor field conditions in all ranges of weather and temperature.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire, a CDL with HAZMAT and required endorsements.
• Experience working in construction environment, preferably with water or sewer utilities. Trenchless installation technician experience preferred.
• Must be able to conduct physically strenuous work, work in confined spaces and all types of weather.
• Be able to work independently, ability to handle problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, safety rules.
• Ability to comprehend instruction and perform tasks independent of direct supervision regarding; safety procedures, equipment use, maintenance, installation techniques and mobilization of crew to work site.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Flexibility within working hours and days. Must be able to travel out of the state regularly.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal history background check, as well as driver’s license check for past 36 months without any suspensions or major traffic violations.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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