SEC - Operator

South East Connections; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southeast Connections, LLC in Kernersville, NC is seeking an SEC - Operator to perform construction and maintenance work on gas distribution and underground utilities. You will operate backhoes, excavators, plows, and other heavy equipment, following project plans and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of equipment experience, and a valid driver's license. You will work long hours, weekends as needed, and cooperate with foremen to deliver quality results

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training is strongly desired.
• Minimum 3 years experience operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and understand plans, safety and quality standards.
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and safety.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Operate heavy equipment to complete tasks.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks; restock supplies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Plan reading

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

SEC - Operator

Title: SEC - Operator

ID: e6e72814-e07e-4f9e-99b7-728602b058cf

Location: Kernersville, NC

Position Overview: 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.

An Operator possesses the required knowledge, skill and physical ability to perform construction and maintenance work in gas distribution, underground utilities, and gas service lines, while also working with daily contracts 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

• Ability to perform construction and maintenance duties related to the natural gas industry.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is being performed safely and correctly.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment to complete tasks.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Monitor fluids, filters and gauges on the equipment and maintain proper levels of all fluids, clean filters.
• Daily greasing of equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks for daily projects; restock trucks with supplies ensuring
• Crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the job; distribute materials at the job site in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed.
• 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.
• Participate in manual labor tasks as required on project.
• Secure work sites, equipment, and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials.
• Ensure that all work being done is in compliance with the company's safety protocols.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman or Supervisor.

Qualifications / Special Knowledge Skills

• Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge regarding the operations, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of coworkers.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.
• Precise hand-eye coordination
• Display a willing attitude to learn from others
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience operating multiple pieces of equipmen
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to climb a minimum of 5 rungs of an extension ladder.Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 4-hour radius of the home office.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits program which includes Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance that starts on the first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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.