HDD Operator - Q3C

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 construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. The company is headquartered in Minnesota with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

• 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 contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Demonstrate respect towards fellow employees at any management or non‑management level and honor requests made in relation to work‑related items.
• Identify and notify the supervisor/foreman when unique construction projects present an elevated danger to customer facilities.
• 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.
• 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 preferred.
• 1+ year of experience directly supervising employees.
• Class A CDL preferred, with endorsements.
• Experience with a 9X13 Vermeer horizontal directional drill rig.

• Minimum five years of experience working in construction or the utility distribution industry.
• Utility locator experience.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Fundamental understanding of basic locating concepts and 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.

Q3 Contracting is a drug‑free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

• 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 position offers union benefits, including health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources. For more information, contact the local union.

Qualified Veterans, Minorities, and Women are encouraged to apply.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction