HDD Operator - Clearwater, FL

Primoris Services Corporation; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Employee ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation in Clearwater, FL, is seeking an experienced directional drill operator to install conduit and underground telecom facilities. You will review plans, coordinate with the drill crew, and ensure bore path integrity while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires 3+ years in directional drilling, HDD equipment experience, and the ability to read construction prints.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience preferred.
• Experience operating HDD equipment and working around underground telecommunications, power, gas, water, and other existing utilities.
• Ability to read construction prints, utility maps, route plans, and locate markings and apply them in the field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with drill locators, foremen, and field crews.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is preferred when required for assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities.
• Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations.
• Coordinate continuously with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities.
• Perform equipment setup, pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the drill rig and supporting equipment.
• Monitor drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production progress and communicate changing field conditions to the foreman.
• Follow company safety requirements, utility-damage prevention practices, traffic-control requirements, and customer construction standards.
• Assist with rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration activities as needed.
• Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues promptly.

Skills

Directional drilling

HDD equipment operation

Reading construction prints

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview:

Key Responsibilities

• Operate directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities.
• Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations.
• Coordinate continuously with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities.
• Perform equipment setup, pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the drill rig and supporting equipment.
• Monitor drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production progress and communicate changing field conditions to the foreman.
• Follow company safety requirements, utility-damage prevention practices, traffic-control requirements, and customer construction standards.
• Assist with rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration activities as needed.
• Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues promptly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience preferred.
• Experience operating HDD equipment and working around underground telecommunications, power, gas, water, and other existing utilities.
• Ability to read construction prints, utility maps, route plans, and locate markings and apply them in the field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with drill locators, foremen, and field crews.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is preferred when required for assigned equipment.

Physical & Field Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active roadways, excavations, and heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and lift or move drill tooling, materials, and equipment as required by the position.
• Occasional overtime, night work, weekend work, and travel may be required based on project needs.

Company Overview:

Future, a Primoris Company, is a leader in telecommunications construction, delivering innovative solutions, superior service, and high-quality craftsmanship to meet the needs of our customers.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.

• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.

• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.

• Pet Coverage “For our Furry Friends”

• Legal Assistance Coverage

• Award winning safety programs.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Growth Opportunities.

• And more.

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.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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