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Heavy Equipment Operator I-March 2024
Amarillo
Mar 27, 2026
About Heavy Equipment Operator I

  Job Description:Responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. This is a skilled position involving the operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Excavator, Maintainer, etc.

  •Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

  •Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.

  •Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.

  •Perform minor servicing and maintenance.

  •Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.

  •Prepare equipment failure analysis as needed.

  •Troubleshoots equipment problems and escalates the most complex problems to higher levels.

  •Prepare technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.

  •Keep time and material records.

  •Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.

  •May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.

  •Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.

  •Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

  •Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

  •Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

  •Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

  •Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

  •Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

  •Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

  •Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

  •Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

  •Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.Requirements:

  High School Diploma or GED required.

  1-3 years direct equipment operating experience required and 1 year of pipeline, construction or related industry experience preferred.

  Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.

  Availability for overnight travel to various job sites is required.

  80% travel is expected.

  This position will require an individual to hold a valid driver’s license.

  CDL Required. In addition, must have one year of CDL driving experience or an entry level driver training certificate.

  When a higher-level position exists candidates with greater qualifications may be considered for the position.

  Any offers of employment with NuStar are contingent upon, among other things, the successful completion of a drug test and investigation background check, as provided by law.

  NuStar is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Careers website, you can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the NuStar Human Resources Department at 888-696-8475 or [email protected] .

  Advisory : This is the official recruiting site for NuStar. Any correspondence from NuStar will have a nustarenergy.com email address. Should you have any questions about the validity of a communication received from NuStar, please contact NuStar’s Human Resources Department at 888-696-8475 or [email protected] .

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