Hydro Bell Operator I

Hydro Bell Operator I Req #126 Northwest Pipe Company - Portland, 12005 N Lombard Street, Portland, Oregon, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM Build Your Future at NWPX At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America's water infrastructure. It's work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being. Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment , and Teamwork , our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way. For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water .

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday) Bonus Potential Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunities for Career Advancement Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, assists with Hydro testing prep and sizing of pipe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Preps pipe for testing. Assists in operation of expander. Operates overhead crane. Inspects pipe for leaks. Operates Hydro machine. Completes proper documentation. Follows all safety regulations. Trains and assists helpers and laborers. Marks pipe. Ensures ISO procedures are followed. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

May inspect bevels and landing on pipe. Assists in finishing floor operation as needed. Performs general housekeeping.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK HOURS / SHIFT

Work hours vary or change based on operational needs. Must be able to work on Saturdays and overtime as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HYDRO BELL OPERATOR I

- this level of Operator is responsible for preparing pipe products for testing, inspection, Hydro machine and crane operation. Individuals in this position operate, work with and are around large industrial equipment. Training is provided and duties are routinely carried out under close supervision; however, close supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, and these tasks can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned. As work experience is gained, employee may be assigned to more advanced tasks that include more responsibility.

HYDRO BELL OPERATOR II

- this level of Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a Hydro Bell Operator I in the Hydro Department, and must be cross-trained to work in End Prep. The qualifications and experience of this level of operator must be at an intermediate to advanced level. Duties are carried out under limited to close supervision. As additional work experience is gained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility. Employees in this position may be responsible for providing on-the-job training (OJT) to new employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet 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. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Activity Over 2/3 of the time:

Standing/Sit:

Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.

Feeling:

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Walking:

Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Communicating:

Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

Repetitive motions:

Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing. Up to 2/3 of the time:

Balancing:

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.)

Stooping:

Positions self to you may need to do this while picking up material and/or tools (This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the full use of the lower -extremities and back muscles.)

Kneeling/Crouching:

Position self to come to rest on knee or knees while performing the job.

Crawling:

Moving about to position self to move on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Pushing:

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.

Lifting:

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. (This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.)

Fingering:

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type and operate hydro machine.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Grasping:

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines. Less than 1/3 of the time:

Climbing:

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.)

Reaching:

Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Physical Requirements Medium work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Vision Requirements:

Up to 2/3 of time, the worker is required to have: The worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) The worker is required to have distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) The worker is required to have color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) The worker is required to have peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) The worker is required to have depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) The worker is required to have the ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Weather Conditions:

Over 2/3 of the time: The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.) The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.) The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation Up to 2/3 of the time: The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. Less than 1/3 of the time: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia. Noise Levels Over 2/3 of the time: Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) Very loud noise (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert) Up to 2/3 of the time: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Supervision Received:

Close Supervision:

The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Hiring Min Rate 22 USD Hiring Max Rate 22 USD Scan this QR code and apply! Download Northwest Pipe Company - Portland, 12005 N Lombard Street, Portland, Oregon, United States of America