Equipment Operator

Equix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provides high-quality pipeline and facility construction services.  At Equix, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all of our services, which include : Pipeline Construction, Gas Distribution, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Facility Construction and Fabrication, and Trenching services. We have a current opening for a Pipeline Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator performs duties as directed by foreman while operating any or all of the following equipment such as excavators trenchers or directional bore machines. Operators work with a team to safely install and replace underground utilities. Duties for an Operator include working in an outdoor construction setting doing physically demanding work. Operators utilize various construction equipment and assists craft workers in performing their assigned duties.

Responsibilities :

Safely and effectively operate all equipment

• Identify potential problems; develop and implement solutions
• Enforce Company policies and standard work procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations for the safety of the crew and the public
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems
• Interact with customers to explain the work procedures necessary at the worksite / residence
• Complete project paperwork as required by the customer
• Prepare pre-trip equipment prior to mobilizing to job site and operating equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment for safe daily operations including checking and maintaining fluids and greasing vehicles
• Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate
• Participate in job hazard analysis on daily basis or as often as conditions change
• Assist in securing work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials
• Prepare documents, reports or job aids related to work, equipment and safety as assigned
• Operation of heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, front end loaders and skidsteers to excavate or move dirt, rock and other materials
• Load or assist with loading materials or equipment
• Comply with operating safety rules and regulations per OSHA safe practices
• Operates Backhoe for general site preparation, excavation, backfill, and related assignments
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on equipment and vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Able to perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill
• Able to set and pull shield shoring in accordance to OSHA safe practices
• Able to interact with foreman, superintendents and governing authorities to effectively manage project
• May perform laborer duties when required
• Prepare documents, reports, or job aids related to work, equipment, and safety
• Travel frequently within the area for work assignments
• This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and / or 49 CFR Part 199
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Equix offers :

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and E-Verify participant.

All applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.