Groundman / Apprentice Lineman

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.

The Q3 Contracting Lineman Apprentice Program is an established program that prepares employees for a successful career as a Lineman Journeyman. Prior to being accepted into the Lineman Apprenticeship Program, becoming a Groundman is the first step to gaining valuable work experience in the field. We are currently hiring entry-level Groundmen who will focus on ground support to lineman apprentices and journeyman with the goal of qualifying for Q3 Contracting’s Lineman Apprenticeship program. This includes gaining understanding of material and application, tool identification and proper use and storage, supporting line crews while gaining basic understanding of the trade, site preparation, excavation, and construction clean-up.

Desired Start Date: November 2026 – please apply with your available start date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handing tools, ropes, and hardware to lineman working up on poles or in bucket trucks.
• Digging holes for utility poles, clearing brush, and padding ditches.
• Loading and unloading equipment.
• Transporting equipment.
• Stocking materials.
• Driving commercial vehicles and fueling vehicles.
• Maintenance and care of tools and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Class A CDL.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Experience working with ropes/knots.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred understanding of DOT regulations.

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

Compensation and Benefits: 

• $43.58/hour
• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• State of the art office spaces and warehouse
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day-one
• Company-paid Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage

Company Overview:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.

• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.

• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.

• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"

• Legal Assistance Coverage

• Award winning safety programs.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Growth Opportunities.

• And more.

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.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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