HDD Operator

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) 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. Headquarters are in Minnesota with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The position is for 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 role requires expert knowledge in locating, equipment operation (horizontal & directional drill rigs), and safety compliance.

• 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.
• Maintain high standards in both the quality and quantity of locating work.
• Work to prevent damage to customer facilities by all reasonable and available means.
• Represent the 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.
• Identify and inform supervisor/foreman when unique construction projects present an elevated danger to customer facilities.
• Be available to provide work support to other divisions of the company when needed and at supervisor/foreman’s request.
• Show willingness to learn new job skills and tasks when the company deems appropriate.
• Perform all work functions in accordance with the QUS field policy and procedure as well as the QUS Safety Policies and Procedures.

• 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.

• 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.
• Fundamental understanding of basic locating concepts and a basic understanding of utility distribution.
• Understanding of the fundamentals and dangers of working with underground utilities.
• Understanding of safety zones while working around equipment such as 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.
• Fundamental understanding of the One Call System rules and regulations.

• 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.
• Union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union (health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources).

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.

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