Operator III

Overview

Posting End Date: February 03, 2026

Employee Type: Regular-Full time

Union/Non: This is a unionized position

Enbridge is looking for an Operator III to join our team! The Construction & Maintenance Department is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company's natural gas distribution system.
This position reports to our Apex Operations Center in Apex, North Carolina.

• Performs digging and trenching functions with heavy equipment (including backhoe, trac hoe, and mini-excavator, trenchers, and cranes) in a safe and effective manner
• Performs natural gas leak investigation and detection at requested outside locations
• Completes all installation or repair procedures of normal or damaged natural gas service lines and mains
• Participates in the repair of third-party damage with guidance
• Starts, loads, unloads, moves, and performs periodic maintenance checks on heavy equipment
• Uses locating equipment to locate gas and service lines
• Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues
• Safely drives a company vehicle
• Maintains the vehicle inventory
• Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required, annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.

• 0-12 months experience operating heavy equipment (including backhoe, trac hoe, and mini-excavator, trenchers, and cranes)
• Experience with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to calibrate instruments and use self-contained breathing apparatus and pipe squeeze-off equipment.
• Ability to use locating equipment to locate natural gas and service lines.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions is critical.
• Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
• Availability for overtime, as needed.
• Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on-call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Apex area. Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License is strongly preferred or must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.

• 6-12 months of heavy equipment operating experience.
• 6-12 months of locating experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

High School Diploma or GED required

Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 80 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (up to 80 pounds), pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirements, hearing requirements.

Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; understand sophisticated problems; organize thoughts; coordinate and prioritize work; make decisions with moderate impact; follow instructions; complete routine forms; compose basic documents; communicate by phone.

• Position typically works in a crew structure.
• Work is performed primarily outside in varying weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, etc.).
• Position requires continuous travel throughout the service territory with frequent stops and driving in construction zones.
• Position may encounter agitated/irate customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or other accessibility assistance by contacting

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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