SEC – Mini-Excavator Operator

Seconnections; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD and LTD starting on DAY 1

401K eligibility after 3 months

Job summary

Southeast Connections, LLC is seeking a skilled construction equipment operator to perform gas distribution and underground utility installation and maintenance. You will operate backhoes, excavators, plows, trenchers, and bore machines, working closely with foremen and the public in a safety‑conscious environment.

Preferred: high school diploma or GED and 3 years of operating experience. Valid license with clean record and CDL eligibility are required; fit for team settings and safety‑driven

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 years prior operating experience required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL; gas construction experience; strong work ethic; team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe, excavator, vibratory or static plows, trenchers or directional bore machines in installation, removal or maintenance of underground utilities and pipe installation.
• Load material or equipment for transport from yard to job site and secure as appropriate.
• Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed, including heavy items and pipe installation.
• Ensure site and equipment safety and follow all safety policies per company standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer contact abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Excavator operation

Vibratory plows

Static plows

Trenchers

Directional bore machines

Job description

Southeast Connections, LLC

Southeast Connections, LLC provides 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.