Backhoe and Mini Excavator Operator; CDL
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician
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), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, 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. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
We are actively hiring for an Equipment Operator who will be responsible for safely and effectively operating equipment, specifically the backhoe and mini excavator, for the installation of underground utilities. This position will also perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment. Frequent travel throughout the Denver Metro area is required. Fleets are located at our Commerce City, Colorado and Dove Valley, Colorado offices.
- Capable of tolerating sitting for long periods of time (up to entire workday) while operating equipment, including the constant use of hand and foot controls.
- Must be able to maneuver under and over the equipment, as well as climb vertical steps into the cabs of machinery.
- Must be able to operate Backhoe and Mini Excavator.
- Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually.
- Lifting, placing materials, standing, walking, turning, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously.
- Close vision is required for some functions and distance, and peripheral vision is required for safety.
- Must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.
- High School diploma or GED
- Working experience in the utility distribution industry
- CDL A Fed Med Card
- Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
- Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid driver’s license.
- Willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety regulations.
- Previous construction experience in any of the following areas: natural gas distribution/pipeline, electric, transmission, telecommunications, water, sewer, landscaping, concrete/asphalt, or agricultural.
- Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 LBS and safely perform other physical work.
- Travel to job locations within the Denver Metro area is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Q3 Contracting is a drug‑free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.
This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources.
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.
Qualified Veterans, Minorities, and Women encouraged to apply.
EEO StatementWe 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.
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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