Pipeline Excavator Operator for Oil and Gas | Full-Time

Badlands Contracting, LLC; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Full-time employment

Opportunity to work with a leading EPC

Exposure to large-scale pipeline and O

Job summary

Badlands Contracting, LLC is hiring Pipeline Excavator Equipment Operators for our Watford City, ND projects. You will operate excavators and heavy equipment to support pipeline construction in oil and gas sites, following strict safety procedures.

We expect at least 1 year of experience with non-lifting equipment and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety. This is a full-time, outdoors role requiring long hours and weekend work in Williston Basin projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to work effectively with others and encourage teamwork
• Physical 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

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment to support pipeline construction and maintenance projects
• Maintain safety procedures and ensure compliance on all job sites
• Work outdoors in challenging conditions and long hours, including weekends
• Coordinate with team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely
• Perform basic inspections and routine maintenance on equipment as required

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Reading safety procedures

Time management

Heavy equipment maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Badlands Contracting, LLC is hiring Pipeline Excavator Equipment Operators for our Watford City, ND projects. You will operate excavators and heavy equipment to support pipeline construction in oil and gas sites, following strict safety procedures.

We expect at least 1 year of experience with non-lifting equipment and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety. This is a full-time, outdoors role requiring long hours and weekend work in Williston Basin projects.