HDD Operator; Horizontal Directional Drill

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’re hiring Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operators for work out of our Little Canada, MN location.

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.

• 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.
• Horizontal Directional Drill Experience is Preferred.
• Willingness to travel (traveling is a possibility due to project distance, deadlines, etc.)

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.

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 often 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.

• Highly competitive, union wages are paid weekly.
• Paid-on-the-job training.
• Union benefits offerings.
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.

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.

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.