Directional Driller

Directional DrillerEquix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provides high-quality pipeline and facility construction services. The Equix team is built on pride in the workmanship and abilities of our crews. Our Core group of in-house welders have extensive knowledge and background in pipeline and fabrication welding. We have a current opening for a Directional Driller. 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.Responsibilities:Operate Horizontal Directional Drills for underground utility installationsLocate existing utilitiesMaintain all equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines while reporting any findings to supervisorCommunicate work progress and safety performance to the site supervisionPrepare construction sites as directed from the Foreman/Superintendent on the jobProven ability to operate heavy equipment or directional drilling experienceValid driver/operator licenseHigh school diploma or equivalent or at least one year of experience in the inside and/or outside gas contracting sectorMust hold a valid Class A CDL along with DOT Medical CardKnowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenanceAbility to use hand and power tools applicable to tradeKnowledge of basic equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levelsAbility to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety proceduresAbility to maintain a valid driver's licenseMust have a good understanding of Underground concepts and techniques, including project control, planning and resource managementMust present a professional image at all times, representing self and company in a professional, courteous and respectful manner when dealing with customers, vendors, employees and the publicSkilled with various hand and power tools – RequiredKnowledge of gas linesCompetent operating excavators, backhoe, trencher, etc.Valid driver license and driving record in compliance with our policyOQs CertificationRequirements:Previous experience as an HDD Rig OperatorKnowledge of Vermeer & Digitrak equipmentAbility to understand construction prints and specificationsValid Driver License with clean recordAbility to pass pre-employment and random drug screeningTraveling out of town to work on remote job sites when needed or directed by managerWillingness to work outdoors in all weather conditionsMust be able to perform the physical demands of the jobSit, stand and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workdayStand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the dayRegularly bend, kneel, squat and climb throughout the workdayMust work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or othersMust be able to lift and/or move 100 poundsAbility 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 dayStanding, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuouslyClose vision is required for some functions and distance and peripheral vision is required for safetyEmployee will be subjected to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical partsEmployee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electric shock and vibrationMust be able to work in loud work environmentsThe employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Skills • Must be able to read and comprehend EnglishThe 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 optionsWeekly payWellness programDental and vision plansFSA and HSA options401k savings plan with employer matchFinancial protection productsShort and long term disability, life, accident, critical illnessLegal Shield and ID theft plansEmployer-paid life insurancePaid Time Off and paid holidaysEmployee assistance programEmployee referral programCandidates 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**