Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

188 Q3 Contracting, Inc; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Paid sick leave

Union benefits

Health insurance

Retirement/pension options

Job summary

Primoris Gas Operations seeks an experienced HDD Operator to lead directional boring tasks in the Denver Metro area. You will locate utilities, operate Vermeer drill rigs, and maintain safety and quality standards on job sites.

Five+ years in construction or utility work is required; a High School diploma or GED is preferred. A CDL and utility-locator experience are advantageous, with company-provided vehicle and union benefits typical of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum five years of construction/utility experience required.
• Utility locator experience is required or strongly preferred.
• CDL Class A is highly preferred with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and coordinate HDD operations.
• Perform safe bore locates and potholing of underground utilities.
• Maintain high quality and quantity standards in locating work.
• Protect customer facilities and work safely around site equipment.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading maps

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vermeer 9X13 HDD rig

Directional drilling equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We are actively seeking an experienced HDD Operator who will strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work at our job sites within the Denver Metro Area. This position requires expert knowledge in locating, equipment operation (horizontal &directional drill rigs), and safety compliance. Ideal Start Date: ASAP; October/November 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and coordinate assigned work volumes in directional boring operations.
• Perform safe and accurate bore locates, locating and potholing of various types of underground utilities.
• Maintains high standards in both the quality and quantity of locating work.
• Works to prevent damage to customer facilities by all reasonable and available means.
• Represents company in a courteous and professional manner with respect to conduct and appearance with contractors, vendors and customers.
• Demonstrate respect towards fellow employees at any management or non-management level and honor requests made in relationship to work-related items.
• Ability to identify and Inform supervisor/foreman when unique construction projects present an elevated danger to customer facilities.
• Availability to provide work support to other divisions of the company when needed and at supervisor/foreman’s request.
• Willingness to learn new job skills and tasks when the company deems appropriate.
• Performs all work functions in accordance with the QUS field policy and procedure as well as the QUS Safety Policies and Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is highly preferred.
• 1 + years’ experience directly supervising employees.
• Class A CDL is highly preferred, with endorsements.
• Experience with 9X13 Vermeer horizontal directional drill rig.

Job Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience working in construction, or the utility distribution industry is required.
• Utility locator experience.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of basic locating concepts and a basic understanding of utility distribution.
• Understand the fundamentals and dangers of working with underground utilities.
• Understands safety zones while working around equipment i.e. backhoes, bore rigs, air compressors, Vermeer directional drill equipment, etc.
• Solid communication skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and utility records.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of the One Call System rules and regulations.
• Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay and benefits determined by union contract; competitive compensation paid weekly
• Company vehicle provided
• Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union.
• Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources.
• For more information, contact the local union.

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

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

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.