Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

Godwin, a Xylem brand, offers a broad product line of fully automatic self-priming pumps used in temporary and permanent applications.  With a full range of diesel and electric pumps available to purchase or rent, Godwin pumps are used for dewatering and liquids transfer in mining, constructions, municipal and industrial projects around the world.

THE ROLE: The Operator/Field Service role is responsible for loading/unloading equipment, installing and dismantling pumps, hoses, pipe and other pumping accessories on customer job sites or branch facilities. The Operator/Field Service role will also maintain a clean and orderly work site environment to enable the safe and efficient movement of workers and motorized equipment throughout the site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify correct pipe, hose and fittings to fulfill rental and sales contracts.
• Inspect all items to ensure they are in proper condition for use. Identify equipment that is severely damaged or unsafe to use and notify supervisor to scrap.
• Work in cooperation with material handlers to safely load equipment on and off trucks and trailers. Be familiar with equipment weights to ensure proper lifting equipment is utilized and overloading is avoided.
• Understand strap ratings, rigging practices and tag lines. Utilize appropriate securement methods, i.e., chains, straps, etc. when loading equipment.
• Understand proper loading procedures for cribbing hose and pipe.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures and maintain a ‘Safety First’ approach when completing daily work tasks. Complete a Job Safety Assessment before beginning any job on a customer site.
• Assist in installing and dismantling pump systems on customer job sites. Know and understand uses for suction, discharge and flanged hose. Properly connect QD, C&G and flanged fittings.
• Utilize chain saws and other hand tools to properly cut and break down pipelines. Understand how and where to cut pipe to avoid spills, damage and excessive scrapping.
• Thoroughly inspect and evaluate condition of pipe, hose and fittings upon dismantling. Notify supervisor or site supervisor if any equipment is damaged
• Available for on-call off-hours assignments as necessary for emergencies
• Available for out-of-town and overnight travel, occasionally up to two weeks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class A/B license preferred
• Knowledge of general yard equipment
• Capable of safely operating diesel powered hydraulic lifting equipment: i.e. forklifts, front end loaders, tow motors, etc.
• Safely and effectively operate a company vehicle for extended periods of time throughout cities, job sites, major highways and interstates (including tunnels and bridges) and in all weather conditions
• Prior pipe fusion experience with pipe diameters ranging from 4 inch to 36 inch
• Valid state issued driver license
• Fusion certification preferred
• Meet and continuously maintain authorization to operate a company vehicle based on requirements of Godwin Pumps Vehicle Rules, Use, Authorization & Motor Vehicle Report Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here 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.):

• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Safely stand eight (8) hours per day
• Safely use full range of physical motions associated with general labor work continually throughout an entire work day
• To include walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing (specifically on and off of delivery trucks to a height of 30” – 42”), pushing and pulling
• To include safe repetitive lifting of up to 45 pounds at least 20 times per day
• To include safe frequent lifting of up to 60 pounds up to 20 times per day
• To include safe occasional lifting up to 70 pounds up to 10 times per day
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per day and cumulative throughout an entire work day

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here 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.):

• Yard: Continual exposure to all outdoor weather conditions; exposure to noise and fumes generated from motorized equipment
• Travel: As required to fulfill the duties listed above. Other travel as needed or required by the company.__

EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED