Civil/Mechanical Equipment Operator (Non-Driver Hollis Creek)

Primoris Services Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking individuals for work in industrial construction sites and fabrication shops in Louisiana. Candidates must have 1–2 years of related excavation experience and comply with safety protocols. The job involves physical demands, including lifting and operating equipment.

We offer competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Join us to contribute to a safety-centric workplace while advancing your career in construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of related experience excavating near underground utilities.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Class A CDL preferred with airbrakes and tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work per project specifications.
• Comply with company safety policies.
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds daily.
• Operate motorized equipment safely.

Skills

Quality work

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Mobility flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL with endorsements (preferred)

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Practice safety rules.
• Safety – Safety is a core value of our company and no job is so important that it cannot be completed safely. It is the responsibility of all employees to know and understand and comply with all company safety policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Employees have a responsibility to stop and correct unsafe work practices and to refuse to work in an unsafe situation.
• Mobilization and Demobilization – Ability to mobilize equipment being operated, including loading, unloading, securing, set up and tear down.
• Equipment Maintenance – Ensure that all equipment, vehicles, and tools are properly accounted for, used for the correct purpose and are maintained.
• Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds daily, seldom over 50 pounds.
• Grasp and manipulate various hand tools daily.
• Standing for more than two hours at a time, as well as twisting, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, and stooping regularly.
• Identify/distinguish colors and use manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Communicate orally and be able to hear and understand.
• Work and operate motorized equipment safely; perform procedures where carelessness would potentially result in injury.
• Work in an environment uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or similar discomforts.
• Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy, as well as use a keyboard to enter and transform words or data.
• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, pre‑employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

WORK LOCATION

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

MOBILITY BARRIERS

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed pathways
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined workspaces

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Predominantly outdoor work
• Exposure to:
  • Extreme heat or cold
  • Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
  • Loud noise from tools and machinery
  • Potential chemical exposure

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1–2 years related experience excavating near underground utilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement preferred.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan

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.