Traveling Horizontal Directional Drill; HDD Operators - Q3C IA

Company 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 are actively hiring Traveling Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operators for upcoming and ongoing projects based in and out of Des Moines, IA and surrounding work areas. This is a travel‑based opportunity for skilled operators who want steady work on utility projects where crews move together, stay busy, and take on meaningful pipeline installation work across project sites.

• Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively for the installation of natural gas pipelines.
• Perform other duties as required to support the crew.

• 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 the utility industry is required.
• Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.

• 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.

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.