What are the responsibilities and job description for the Directional Driller position at Equix, Inc.?
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
- Other duties as assigned
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
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
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. We encourage minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
