Horizontal Directional Drill Locator

Primoris Services Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an HDD Operator to safely operate heavy equipment for natural gas pipeline installation. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience operating excavation equipment and will have skills such as technical thinking and the ability to read standards. This position requires physical stamina and the flexibility to work in various outdoor conditions, as well as a willingness to perform additional supportive duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating excavation equipment in the utility industry.
• Ability to read standards and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for natural gas pipeline installation.
• Support the crew with other required duties.

Skills

Horizontal Direction Drill experience

Backhoe experience

Mini Excavator experience

Construction experience

Utility distribution experience in Gas or Electric

Technical thinking

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively for natural gas pipeline installation.
• Perform other duties as required to support the crew.

Primary Requirements

• Previous Horizontal Direction Drill experience is required.
• 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.

Physical Demands (All Positions)

• 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 (All Positions)

• 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 environment.
• Operators are subject to outside weather conditions in elements and will be exposed to a variety of noise and ground surface temperatures.
• Must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.

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.