Equipment Operator, Pipeline, Oil & Gas

Energy Job Shop; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance, STD, LTD

401K with company match

Job summary

Southeast Connections in Richmond, VA is seeking experienced Equipment Operators to support natural gas distribution projects. You’ll handle backhoes, trenchers, and directional bore machines to install and maintain underground gas infrastructure.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with benefits starting from day one and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to obtain CDL
• Experience on construction or road crews

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoes, trenchers, and directional bore machines to install and maintain underground gas infrastructure.
• Support safety initiatives and work as part of a construction crew

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Backhoe

Trencher

Directional bore machine

Job description

Equipment Operators – Gas Utility Work with Competitive Benefits – Richmond, VA

Southeast Connections is hiring experienced Equipment Operators to support natural gas distribution projects in the Richmond area. Operators will handle backhoes, trenchers, and directional bore machines to install and maintain underground gas infrastructure. This role is ideal for candidates with prior construction equipment experience seeking long-term stability and strong benefits.

Perks & benefits:

• Competitive Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1
• Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
• 401K with Company Match after 3 Months

What you’ll need:

• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Ability to obtain a CDL
• 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience
• Experience on construction or road crews
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork skills

What will make you stand out:

• Experience in gas distribution or underground utility work
• Ability to operate multiple types of heavy machinery
• Excellent public-facing communication skills