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 assist craft workers in performing their assigned duties.

• 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 a 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
• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, front end loaders and skid steers 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
• Operate backhoe for general site preparation, excavation, backfill, and related assignments
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on equipment and vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill
• Set and pull shield shoring in accordance with OSHA safe practices
• Interact with foreman, superintendents and governing authorities to effectively manage project
• May perform laborer duties when required
• Travel frequently within the area for work assignments
• This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199
• Other duties as assigned

• 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

• Must be able to read and comprehend English

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.

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

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long‑term disability
• Life, accident, critical illness insurance
• Legal Shield and  plans
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program