Directional Driller

Equix 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 installations
Locate existing utilities
Maintain all equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines while
reporting any findings to supervisor
Communicate work progress and safety performance to the site supervision
Prepare construction sites as directed from the Foreman/Superintendent on
the job
Proven ability to operate heavy equipment or directional drilling experience
Valid driver/operator license
High school diploma or equivalent or at least one year of experience in the
inside and/or outside gas contracting sector
Must hold a valid Class A CDL along with DOT Medical Card
Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance
including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license
Must have a good understanding of Underground concepts and techniques,
including project control, planning and resource management
Must 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 public
Skilled with various hand and power tools - Required
Knowledge of gas lines
Competent operating excavators, backhoe, trencher, etc.
Valid driver license and driving record in compliance with our policy
OQs Certification

Requirements:

Previous experience as an HDD Rig Operator
Knowledge of Vermeer & Digitrak equipment
Ability to understand construction prints and specifications
Valid Driver License with clean record
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening
Traveling out of town to work on remote job sites when needed or directed by
manager
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
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  plans
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Employee referral 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