Holiday-Detector Operator
DOT Code: 862.687-014
Industry: construction
Alternate Titles: electric-detector operator; jeeper operator; pipe jeeper
Tests coating and wrapping of pipelines for holidays (inadequately coated areas), using electric detecting machine: Places jeeper (encircling coiled spring) around pipe. Closes switch to complete electric circuit between battery or generator and jeeper. Pushes jeeper along pipeline and listens for signal which indicates defect in pipe coating and cover. Moves jeeper back and forth over area where signal occurs until electric arcing is observed. Marks holiday with crayon.
GOE: 05.07.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77