HDD Operator (Horizontal Directional Drill)

Primoris Services Corporation; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Union benefits

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Gas Operations in Little Canada, MN is hiring a Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator to safely operate heavy equipment for natural gas pipeline installation. The role requires a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement and mechanical aptitude to support the crew across multiple sites.

Applicants should have 3+ years in operating excavation or utility construction equipment, be able to read standards and schematics, and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL Class-A with Tanker endorsement required.
• 3+ years of operating excavation or heavy equipment in utilities.
• Willingness to travel due to project distance and deadlines.
• Ability to read standards and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD and other heavy equipment for natural gas pipeline installation.
• Perform duties to support the crew and job site safety.
• Read and interpret schematics and standards relevant to the project.

Skills

CDL Class-A

Tanker endorsement

Manual endorsement

Heavy equipment op

Travel willingness

Read schematics

Job description

## HDD Operator (Horizontal Directional Drill)Applylocations: Little Canada, MNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101390**Job 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.**Join our team!**We're hiring **Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operators** for work out of our Little Canada, MN location. Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.The HDD Operator’s main responsibility is to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively for the installation of natural gas pipelines. The Operator will perform other duties as required to support the crew.**Primary Requirements:*** CDL**Class-A w/tanker**and**manual endorsement** is the top priority.* Willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.* Backhoe and/or Mini Ex experience is a plus.* Working experience in construction, or the utility distribution industry in Gas or Electric is preferred.* 3 plus years of working experience in operating, excavation equipment in utility industry is required.* Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.* Horizontal Directional Drill Experience is Preferred.* Willingness to travel (traveling is a possibility due to project distance, deadlines, etc.)**Physical Demands:*** Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds* Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously**Work Environment:*** Employee will be subjected to outside weather conditions* Employee could be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, heat and humidity.* The noise level in the work environment can often be loud* The employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environmentOperators are subject to outside weather conditions in elements and will be exposed to a variety of noise and ground surface temperatures.**Benefits*** Highly competitive, union wages are paid **weekly**.* paid-on-the-job training.* Union benefits offerings.* Award winning safety programs.* Overtime opportunities.* Growth Opportunities.Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.**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.**Third Party Agency Notice:**Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.**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.**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**This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.# **Power Your Potential.**As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities.When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together. Join us today!