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Equix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provides high-quality pipeline and facility construction services. The Equix team is built on pride in the workmanship and abilities of our crews. Our Core group of in-house welders have extensive knowledge and background in pipeline and fabrication welding. We have a current opening for a Directional Driller. At Equix, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all of our services, which include: Pipeline Construction, Gas Distribution, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Facility Construction and Fabrication, and Trenching services.

Responsibilities:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drills for underground utility installations
• Locate existing utilities
• Maintain all equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines while reporting any findings to supervisor
• Communicate work progress and safety performance to the site supervision
• Prepare construction sites as directed from the Foreman/Superintendent on the job
• Proven ability to operate heavy equipment or directional drilling experience
• Valid driver/operator license
• High school diploma or equivalent or at least one year of experience in the inside and/or outside gas contracting sector
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL along with DOT Medical Card
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have a good understanding of Underground concepts and techniques, including project control, planning and resource management
• Must present a professional image at all times, representing self and company in a professional, courteous and respectful manner when dealing with customers, vendors, employees and the public
• Skilled with various hand and power tools – Required
• Knowledge of gas lines
• Competent operating excavators, backhoe, trencher, etc.
• Valid driver license and driving record in compliance with our policy
• OQs Certification

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an HDD Rig Operator
• Knowledge of Vermeer & Digitrak equipment
• Ability to understand construction prints and specifications
• Valid Driver License with clean record
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening
• Traveling out of town to work on remote job sites when needed or directed by manager
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Sit, stand and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday
• Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day
• Regularly bend, kneel, squat and climb throughout the workday
• Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others
• Must be able to lift and/or move 100 pounds
• Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually, getting in and out of trucks and/or equipment multiple times during the course of the day
• Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously
• Close vision is required for some functions and distance and peripheral vision is required for safety
• Employee will be subjected to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts
• Employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electric shock and vibration
• Must be able to work in loud work environments
• The employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend English

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Equix offers:

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal Shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and E-Verify participant.

All applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

**Equal opportunity employer, including veterans, and individuals with disabilities**