Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• • Sit, stand and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday
  • Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day
  • Regularly bend, kneel, squat and climb throughout the workday
  • Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others
  • Must be able to lift and/or move 100 pounds
  • Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually, getting in and out of trucks and/or equipment multiple times during the course of the day
  • Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously
  • Close vision is required for some functions and distance and peripheral vision is required for safety
  • Employee will be subjected to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts
  • Employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electric shock and vibration
  • Must be able to work in loud work environments
  • The employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environment

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

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and comprehend English

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:

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long-term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal Shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off  and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy Program

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. 

**Equal opportunity employer, including veterans, and individuals with disabilities**