SEC – Equipment Operator

Southeast Connections, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

401K after 3 months

Job summary

Southeast Connections, LLC in Durham, NC seeks skilled construction workers to perform gas distribution and underground utilities tasks, using equipment like backhoes, excavators, plows, trenchers, and bore machines. You will work under a foreman and interface with the public, ensuring safety and quality on every job site.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of operating experience, a valid driver's license with a clean record and the ability to obtain a CDL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• CDL license or ability to obtain one is required.
• 3 years of operating experience in gas/construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment (backhoe, excavator, plows, trenchers, bore machines) for installation, removal, or maintenance of underground utilities.
• Load and secure materials and equipment for transport; ensure safety of the site and public.
• Collaborate with foreman and team; follow safety policies per company standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physically fit

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL license (ability to obtain)

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Plow

Trencher

Directional bore machine

Job description

Southeast Connections, LLCprovides 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 & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.We offer excellent compensation and industry-leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on DAY 1. Eligibility for Company matching 401K benefit after 3 months.

Position Overview

This position consists of skilled workers who possess the required knowledge, skill and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance work in the gas distribution, underground utilities, and gas service lines, as well as working with daily contacts with the public. Performs duties as directed by foreman while operating any or all of the following equipment: backhoe, excavator, vibratory or static plows, trenchers or directional bore machines in the installation, removal or maintenance of underground utilities and pipe installation.

Essential Functions

• Skilled worker who possess the required knowledge, skill, and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed
• Must have personal characteristics suitable for making contacts with customers and the public
• Must work well with others
• Must follow all safety policies and safety procedures per DC, LLC standards and the utility customer
• Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate
• Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed. This includes but is not limited to: carrying pipe, bags of material and other heavy items, jack hammering, shoveling, tamping and installing pipe, duct or cable
• Secure work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials

Qualifications

Education

Preferred: High school diploma or GED

Experience

Required: 3 years prior operating experience

Qualifications

Required: Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and the ability to obtain a CDL, gas construction experience, strong work ethic and willing to work in team environment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.