EquipmentTypes
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Stringer Trucks
A Stringer Truck utilizes a typical tractor suitable for pulling heavy loads of pipe. The tractor pulls a specialized trailer constructed to pull long loads of pipe up to 80 feet long. The stringer trailer is steerable and uses a cable system built to rotate the rear axles of the trailer so that the trailer follows the tractor. This simple mechanism allows the long loads to track the tractor and enables the unit to make sharper turns on the highway without impeding traffic and on the construction rightaway. Although the tractor operates as any commercial motor vehicle the driver needs to develop special skills in maneuvering the trailer.
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Fuel Truck
Equipment on a pipeline job must be refueled on a regular basis. You cannot take the equipment to the local gas station you must bring the fuel to the equipment. Fuel trucks can vary in size and type but generally all have the same purpose. The Fueler transports fuel to the rightaway or other work locations and fuels the equipment. The driver must have a Class “A” or Class “B” CDL depending on the type of truck used. The driver also needs a HAZ-MAT endorsement on the CDL and will require periodic HAZ-MAT training and refresher training. Additionally the Fueler needs to have a full understanding of the types of fuels used in particular equipment. Putting the wrong fuel in a piece of equipment can cause serious damage to the equipment and most likely termination of the Fueler.
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Crew Bus
Since pipelines are built across all kinds of terrain workers cannot take their personal vehicles to the work site. The work crew will park at the pipe yard or other location and are shuttled to the work site on a bus. The Crew Bus acts not only as a means of transporting the crew but can also act as the break or lunch room where a work crew can get out of the weather or other elements. Crew bus drivers need a minimum of a Class “B” CDL with a passenger endorsement for a vehicle that can carry in excess of 16 passengers. The busses can vary in size depending on the crew and many contractors use old school busses configured for the job.
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Winch Truck
There are several hoisting trucks used in pipeline construction. Most common are Winch Truck, Boom Truck, and Stinger Truck. All of these are used to lift heaver building material and supplies. The operators of this equipment require a Class “A” or “B” CDL depending on the size of the equipment. OSHA requires training on the specific type of used depending on the lifting capacity of the equipment. Additionally some regions may require a certification of training and experience.
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Boom Truck
There are several hoisting trucks used in pipeline construction. Most common are Winch Truck, Boom Truck, and Stinger Truck. All of these are used to lift heaver building material and supplies. The operators of this equipment require a Class “A” or “B” CDL depending on the size of the equipment. OSHA requires training on the specific type of used depending on the lifting capacity of the equipment. Additionally some regions may require a certification of training and experience.
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Stinger Truck
There are several hoisting trucks used in pipeline construction. Most common are Winch Truck, Boom Truck, and Stinger Truck. All of these are used to lift heaver building material and supplies. The operators of this equipment require a Class “A” or “B” CDL depending on the size of the equipment. OSHA requires training on the specific type of used depending on the lifting capacity of the equipment. Additionally some regions may require a certification of training and experience.
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Lowboy
There is a host of “trucks” used on a pipeline construction job. This can include Lowboy, Flatbed or Float, Drop-deck, Dump Truck, Maruka and a host of other different combination vehicles. The driver must have a Class “A” or Class “B” CDL depending on the type of truck used. It is helpful to understand or be trained on load securement requirements for the type of equipment or material being transported.
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Maruka
There is a host of “trucks” used on a pipeline construction job. This can include Lowboy, Flatbed or Float, Drop-deck, Dump Truck, Maruka and a host of other different combination vehicles. The driver must have a Class “A” or Class “B” CDL depending on the type of truck used. It is helpful to understand or be trained on load securement requirements for the type of equipment or material being transported.
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Drop-deck
There is a host of “trucks” used on a pipeline construction job. This can include Lowboy, Flatbed or Float, Drop-deck, Dump Truck, Maruka and a host of other different combination vehicles. The driver must have a Class “A” or Class “B” CDL depending on the type of truck used. It is helpful to understand or be trained on load securement requirements for the type of equipment or material being transported.
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Flatbed or Float
There is a host of “trucks” used on a pipeline construction job. This can include Lowboy, Flatbed or Float, Drop-deck, Dump Truck, Maruka and a host of other different combination vehicles. The driver must have a Class “A” or Class “B” CDL depending on the type of truck used. It is helpful to understand or be trained on load securement requirements for the type of equipment or material being transported.
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Boom Forklift
These Forklifts are utilized in many situations during pipeline construction. Most commonly they are used in the supply functions lifting and transporting parts and in warehouse operations. Forklifts are also used on the rightaway and on rough terrain to assist the crew in the construction process. Forklifts come in many sizes and Forklift operators are required under OSHA to receive training in accordance with the type of equipment they are operating.
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Forklift
Forklifts are utilized in many situations during pipeline construction. Most commonly they are used in the supply functions lifting and transporting parts and in warehouse operations. Forklifts are also used to on the rightaway and rough terrain to assist the crew in the construction process. Forklifts come in many sizes and Forklift operators are required under OSHA to receive training in accordance with the type of equipment they are operating.