Backhoe and Mini Excavator Operator (CDL)

Primoris Services Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Paid sick leave (CO)

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is hiring an Equipment Operator based out of our Commerce City office, with frequent travel across the Denver Metro area. You will operate a backhoe and mini excavator to install underground utilities and perform pre-use inspections.

Must have CDL A and Fed Med Card, be able to read standards and schematics, follow safety policies, and lift up to 50 lbs. This union environment offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL A required or equivalent
• Fed Med Card required
• Must read standards and schematics
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Willing to wear PPE and follow safety rules
• Must lift at least 50 lbs and perform physical work
• Travel to Denver Metro area as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate Backhoe and Mini Excavator safely
• Inspect equipment and perform daily maintenance
• Travel to job sites within the Denver Metro area
• Tolerate long periods of sitting and manual controls
• Follow safety regulations and PPE usage

Skills

CDL A

Fed Med Card

Read standards & schematics

Safety & PPE

Driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We are actively hiring for an Equipment Operator who will be responsible for safely and effectively operating equipment, specifically the backhoe and mini excavator, for the installation of underground utilities. This position will also perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment. This position is based out of our Commerce City office with frequent travel throughout the Denver Metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Capable of tolerating sitting for long periods of time (up to entire workday) while operating equipment, including the constant use of hand and foot controls.
• Must be able to maneuver under and over the equipment, as well as climb vertical steps into the cabs of machinery.
• Must be able to operate Backhoe and Mini Excavator.
• Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually.
• Lifting, placing materials, standing, walking, turning, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously.
• Close vision is required for some functions and distance, and peripheral vision is required for safety.
• Must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Working experience in the utility distribution industry

Job Requirements

• CDL A
• Fed Med Card
• Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid driver’s license
• Willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety regulations.
• Previous construction experience in any of the following areas: natural gas distribution/pipeline, electric, transmission, telecommunications, water, sewer, landscaping, concrete/asphalt, or agricultural.
• Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 LBS and safely perform other physical work.
• Travel to job locations within the Denver Metro area is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation And Benefits

This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources. For more information, contact the local union.

• Pay and benefits determined by union contract
• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Company vehicle provided
• Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

Company Overview

Primoris Gas Operations, which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time, we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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