Mini Excavator Operator - South East Connections
Jackson, MS
About the Job
Description
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 of employment.
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 contact with the public. Performs duties as directed by foreman while operating any or all 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:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills:
Education Preferred: High school diploma or GED. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
Experience Preferred: 3-years prior operating experience, limited operator experience on multiple pieces of equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
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 of employment.
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 contact with the public. Performs duties as directed by foreman while operating any or all 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:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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 the 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 safely and efficiently.
- 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, jackhammering, shoveling, tamping and installing pipe, duct or cable.
- Participate in manual labor tasks as required on the project.
- Secure the work site, 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.
- Understand when to wear personnel protective equipment.
- Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Supervisor.
Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills:
- Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.)
- 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.
- Precise hand-eye coordination
- Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Education Preferred: High school diploma or GED. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
Experience Preferred: 3-years prior operating experience, limited operator experience on multiple pieces of equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
Source : South East Connections
