HDD operator - Multiple locations

Primoris Services Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Gas Operations, including Q3 Contracting and related units, is hiring HDD Operators and Locators in multiple U.S. locations. Join a crew focused on safety, quality workmanship, and efficient underground utility installation.

The role involves operating HDD equipment, performing locating duties, and assisting with pipeline placement on outdoor projects, with overtime as project demands dictate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating excavation equipment in the utility industry.
• Willingness to work overtime based on project demands.
• Ability to read and interpret construction standards and schematics.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate horizontal directional drilling equipment and other heavy equipment used in underground utility construction, as assigned.
• Perform locating duties to support accurate and safe drilling operations, as assigned.
• Assist with the installation of underground natural gas pipelines.
• Follow established safety procedures, utility construction standards, and project specifications.
• Read and interpret applicable standards, schematics, and construction plans.
• Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily crew operations.

Skills

HDD experience

Backhoe operation

Mini excavator operation

Utility construction

Job description

Job Overview: HDD Operator / Locator - Multiple Locations Union Construction Opportunities | Sioux Falls, SD Des Moines/Ames, IA Cedar Rapids, IA Omaha, NE

You Know the Drill. We Know Your Worth. Experienced in directional drilling? Ready to put your skills to work with a crew that values experience, safety, and quality workmanship? Q3 Contracting, a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is hiring Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operators and Locators!

We're Hiring in These Areas! Sioux Falls, South Dakota Des Moines / Ames, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska

We're looking for skilled, dependable professionals who know their way around underground utility construction and take pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently. If you have experience with directional drilling operations, understand the importance of precision, and enjoy being part of a hardworking field crew, we want to hear from YOU!

Who We Are

Primoris Gas Operations, which includes companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson, and Pipejacking Trenchless, brings over 60 years of experience to the natural gas distribution industry. Throughout the years, we've maintained longstanding customer relationships, many spanning more than two decades, through our commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and exceptional value. We're proud of the work we do, the communities we serve, and the experienced professionals who make it all possible.

What You'll Be Doing

Our HDD Operators and Locators play an important role in the safe and efficient installation of underground natural gas pipelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate horizontal directional drilling equipment and other heavy equipment used in underground utility construction, as assigned.
• Perform locating duties to support accurate and safe drilling operations, as assigned.
• Assist with the installation of underground natural gas pipelines.
• Follow established safety procedures, utility construction standards, and project specifications.
• Read and interpret applicable standards, schematics, and construction plans.
• Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily crew operations.

What We're Looking For

Primary Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime based on project demands.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction standards and schematics.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

Preferred Experience

• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) experience.
• Backhoe and/or mini excavator operation.
• Construction experience in natural gas, electric, or other utility distribution systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating excavation equipment in the utility industry.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and appropriate qualifications to operate manual-transmission commercial vehicles

Physical Demands & Work Environment

These positions involve physically demanding work in active outdoor construction environments.

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven ground surfaces.
• Perform physical activities such as bending, turning, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
• Work safely in environments with elevated noise levels, changing ground conditions, and nearby slow- or fast-moving traffic.

Compensation

Union wage Additional $1.00/hour for qualifying CDL drivers, subject to applicable pay provisions. Opportunities for overtime based on project needs.

Drug-Free Workplace

Q3 Contracting maintains a drug-free work environment. Candidates are subject to applicable drug testing requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Applicants may review their rights under federal employment laws in the Know Your Rights notice.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Primoris does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies, domestic or international. Primoris and its subsidiaries will not be responsible for fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted through our applicant tracking system or electronic mail unless the agency is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

Company Overview: 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.