Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Pipeline, Oilfield, Oil & Gas

Pipeline Excavator Equipment Operators - Watford City, ND

Badlands Contracting is seeking Pipeline Excavator Equipment Operators to join their team in Watford City, North Dakota. This role involves operating a variety of heavy equipment to support pipeline construction and maintenance projects in the oil and gas sector. Candidates will work outdoors in challenging conditions and must be committed to safety and teamwork. The ideal candidate has experience with heavy equipment and a strong focus on safety and productivity.

• Competitive wages
• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work on major pipeline projects in the Williston Basin
• Exposure to a variety of heavy equipment and field operations

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience operating non-lifting, non-earth moving equipment; up to five years for specialized or oversized equipment (30+ metric tons)
• Technical capacity and time management skills
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance
• Ability to work effectively with others and encourage teamwork
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds unassisted
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions
• Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate industrial machinery
• Willingness to work long hours and frequent weekends

• Two years of pipeline experience (preferred)
• Two years of oil & gas experience (preferred)
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (preferred)