Directional Driller

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

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

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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 :

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.