Operator, Pipeline, Oil & Gas

Energy Job Shop; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

EAP

Referral bonuses

Career advancement

Job summary

Southeast Connections LLC in Monticello, AR is hiring Equipment Operators to support natural gas distribution projects. You will operate heavy machinery for underground utility installation and gas line construction, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. The role may require manual labor and long outdoor hours.

Minimum 3 years of experience, valid license, and strong mechanical knowledge are essential. Travel within a 4-hour radius may be needed; a safety-first mindset is required to excel on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders).
• Valid driver’s license and clean record.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and safety awareness.
• Ability to read construction plans and follow technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery for underground utility installation and gas line construction.
• Perform manual labor as part of daily tasks.
• Maintain safety standards and report issues on site.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading construction plans

Safety awareness

Job description

Operators – Heavy Equipment – Natural Gas Construction – Monticello, AR

Southeast Connections LLC is hiring Equipment Operators in Monticello, AR to support natural gas distribution projects. This role involves operation of heavy machinery for underground utility installation and gas line construction. Candidates must be highly safety-conscious, experienced with excavation equipment, and willing to perform manual labor as part of daily tasks.

Perks & benefits:

• Health, dental, and life insurance starting Day 1
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders)
• Valid driver’s license and clean record
• Strong mechanical knowledge and safety awareness
• Ability to read construction plans and follow technical instructions
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work extended hours outdoors

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with gas pipeline or underground utility work
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot on-site issues and support a construction crew
• Willingness to travel within a 4-hour radius of home base
• Team-oriented mindset with strong work ethic and leadership potential