Swamper

Job Description

The Swamper helps the HydroVac Driver perform hydro excavation projects in a safe and compliant manner on customer and Company sites. This position works cooperatively with the HydroVac Driver to successfully complete projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, digging, and cleaning tankers.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential functions are identified in bold and italicized text below.)

• Must work safely at all times.

• Perform accurate timekeeping in HR management system and submit on time per payroll deadlines.

• Prepare and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for HydroVac operation.

• Set-up and break-down equipment.

• Perform general clean-up of jobsites.

• Assist in safely maneuvering trucks on jobsites (flagging and backing operations).

• Connect hoses and fittings on various tanks as assigned by the HydroVac driver.

• Proactively communicate with facility operators and other staff assigned to the location where hydro excavation projects are being performed.

• Serve as a positive representative of NGL, providing customer service and maintaining customer satisfaction.

• Practice teamwork with the HydroVac driver to ensure efficiency and safety of all hydro excavation projects.

• Help maintain clean and professional appearance of vehicle at all times.

• Notify supervisor immediately of any vehicle safety concerns.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.

• May be assigned other job tasks duties between hydro excavation projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

• Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.

• Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.

Experience/Education

• Valid driver's license is required.

• 1 year of oilfield experience is preferred.

• High school diploma / GED is preferred.

Travel

Requires the ability to travel to field locations where environment may vary significantly. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must constantly position, transport and/or move 50 or more pounds. On occasion moving over 50 pounds will be required.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;

  • Be stationary for long periods of time;

  • Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;

  • Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights;

  • Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects;

  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

  • Reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level;

  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces;

  • Push and pull material and equipment from one place to another;

  • Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;

  • Work using repetitive motion.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• Occasionally in an office environment.

• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, and high winds.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use.

• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

• Regularly exposed to non-toxic propane fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.  Could require hearing protection at times.

This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours.  Physical presence at the work site is required. 

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.  As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

NGL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. NGL will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation due to a disability.

NGL participates in the federal E-Verify program. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: http://www.e-verify.gov.#IND1