SEC Operator

Southeast Connections, LLC provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification, and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated and determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

An operator possesses the required knowledge, skill and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance work in gas distribution, underground utilities, and gas service lines, while also working with daily contracts with the public. Responsibilities include performing duties as directed by foreman while operating equipment such as backhoes, excavators, vibratory or static plows, trenchers, and directional bore machines in the installation, removal or maintenance of underground utilities and pipe installation.

• Ability to perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is performed safely and correctly.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment to complete tasks.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Monitor fluids, filters and gauges on the equipment and maintain proper levels of all fluids, clean filters.
• Daily greasing of equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks for daily projects; restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the job.
• Distribute materials at the job site in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed.
• Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed, including carrying pipe, bags of material and other heavy items, jack hammering, shoveling, tamping and installing pipe, duct or cable.
• Participate in manual labor tasks as required on project.
• Secure work sites, equipment, and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials.
• Ensure that all work being done is in compliance with the company’s safety protocols.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman or Supervisor.

• Efficiency at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of operations, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of coworkers.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.
• Precise hand‑eye coordination.
• Willing attitude to learn from others.
• Problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training strongly desired.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience operating multiple pieces of equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers…