Utility Locator

188 Q3 Contracting, Inc; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Gas Operations is seeking a Locator to perform safe and accurate locates of underground utilities across projects in Colorado. The role emphasizes high-quality locating work, strong communication with contractors, and professionalism on site.

Starting rate is $29.19/hour with weekly pay. Candidates should hold a valid CDL with endorsements and a high school diploma, plus the ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
• CDL with endorsements.
• Solid communication skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and utility records.

Responsibilities

• Performs safe and accurate locates, locating various types of underground utilities.
• Maintains high standards in both the quality and quantity of locating work.
• Represents the company in a courteous and professional manner with contractors, vendors and customers.
• Demonstrates respect towards fellow employees at any management or non-management level.

Skills

CDL with endorsements

Solid communication

Reasoning ability

Effective communication with stake-h?

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driving license

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. Find the lines and make your mark with a career move to Q3C as a Locator! We are hiring for immediate and future openings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs safe and accurate locates, locating 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.
• Efficiently manage and coordinate assigned work volumes.
• Ability to make reasonable commitments and ensure they are upheld.
• Represents the company in a courteous and professional manner with respect to conduct and appearance with contractors, vendors and customers.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Ability to identify and notifies their supervisor/foreman when inaccuracies or omissions in customer maps and records are discovered.
• 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:

• 2 years of line locating experience.
• CDL with endorsements.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Solid communication skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, supervisors/foremen, excavators, contractors and customers.
• Ability to pass drug tests for pre-employment and continuing random tests and possible physicals as required by various state and/or federal agencies and/or QUS for safe operation of equipment.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of basic locating concepts and a basic understanding of utility distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and utility records.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of the One Call System rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret locate ticket request.
• Primoris Gas Operations is a drug free environment.
• All positions require participation in federally compliant PHMSA or FMSCA drug and alcohol testing programs.
• This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting rate is $29.19/hour.
• Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources.
• Sick Time Off under the Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Pay dependent on union pay scale.
• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.

#IH 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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!