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Horizontal Directional Drill; HDD Operator - Q3C IA

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Primoris Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37.47 USD Hourly USD 37.47 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator - Q3C IA

Overview

Primoris Gas Operations which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services
, Snelson and Pipe jacking 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.

We have immediate openings for Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator and/or Locator in the Des Moines, IA location. Class A CDL with tankers, knowledge of directional drilling is a requirement.

Primary Responsibilities
  • 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.
Primary Requirements
  • Horizontal Directional Drill Experience is Preferred.
  • CDL Class-A w/tanker and manual endorsement is the top priority.
  • Willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.
  • 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 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.

Compensation

Compensation: $37.47/HR (Union Contract Package/Benefits)

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

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.

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.

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