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Experience is required for this position. We use Komatsu D65PX power units with a Bron
Plow. You will need to provide references if you are applying for this position. You will need to be able to effectively communicate with the Pull Cat. You will also be responsible for the
daily lubrication of the plow. A grease gun will be provided for your use.
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Experience preferred, but not required for this position. Ripley’s will provide training for
qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will have previous dozer operating experience. We use Komatsu D65PX power units with a mounted Hydraulic winch. You need to be able to follow instructions from the plow cat operator and / or the foreman.
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Previous backhoe operating experience is required for this position. You will be digging in and
or around multiple existing utilities, such as copper or fiber optic, power cables, gas lines or
private existing utilities. You need to be comfortable with digging in congested areas and
have a history of no damages to existing utilities. You will need to be able to follow hand
signals from the spotter to avoid any damages to the utility that you are crossing. Some hand
digging may be required to verify the location of whatever it is that you are digging around.
You will be responsible for daily lubrication of all the grease fittings on the backhoe and the
loader. Certain lube points may need to be greased twice daily.
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Experience Required, along with a Valid, Current CDL with a Tanker Endorsement. You will be
responsible to haul the Directional Drill from point to point. You will need to make sure that
your crew has enough mud mixing materials on hand to make it through the day without
having to make a trip for more supplies. You will be responsible to look over the directional
drill to check for any repairs that may be needed. Other duties will be to walk the boring path
with your foreman and your Directional Drill Locator, prior to any boring activity, to verify
that all existing utilities have been located. You may have to give instructions to the pot-hole
team, as needed.
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Experience is required, along with a current, Valid CDL. You will need to always clearly
communicate your directions to the Directional Drill Operator, during the boring process. You
will need to walk the boring path with the Directional Drill Operator and the Foreman, if
necessary. You will have to give references concerning your level of experience during the
interview process. You will have to make sure that all existing utilities have been potholed or
located adequately for visual verification.
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Experience preferred, but not required. A CDL is required. You will be responsible for
mobilization of the drop plow, as needed. Ripley’s will train qualified applicants for this
position. Your main responsibility will be to place a cable or duct from a residence or business
to the main cable run or right of way, per local specifications. You may need to cross existing
facilities during this process. You will need to verify the locations of any existing facilities
prior to any cable construction. You will be responsible to take the necessary precautions to
avoid any damage to foreign facilities. You will need to effectively communicate with the
property owner(s) to find out what may be in the road of the plow path. You will need to give
clear instructions to those persons that will be assigned to assist you for this work.
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A Valid Driver’s License may be required. Your duties may vary from day to day. Your crew
foreman will be responsible to assign you to which labor position that you are needed at for
the day, week, or month. You will need to be able to understand the instructions of the lead
person or the foreman that you are working with. Duties may include, but not be limited to:
Digging potholes with a shovel or with a vac assisted machine. You may need to rake by hand,
remove debris such as roots, etc. during the restoral process. You may need to feed cables or
ducts as required. You may need to walk along the cable plow and alert the plow operator to
any hazards that need to be avoided along the plow path. You may need to keep slack in the
cable by either turning the cable reel, or feeding the cable into the plow chute, per
instructions from the plow cat operator or your foreman as needed.
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Experience preferred, but not required for this position. A Current, Valid Driver’s license is
required. Training will be provided for qualified applicants.
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A Current, Valid Driver’s license is required. You will need to be able to navigate rough terrain
while walking from the road shoulder to the fence line, as needed. You will be working near
heavy equipment, including backhoes and dozes. You need to be aware of your surroundings
to avoid any workplace accidents. Experience is not required for this position. A person with
the needed experience will give you the instructions that you will need to do this type of
work. You will be using a variety of hand tools which may include shovels, rakes, ground rod
drivers, small wrenches and cutting pliers. Tools will be provided by Ripley’s.