Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Rig Operator - Communications

As the Horizontal Directional Bore Operator, you possess a high level of expertise in locating and product support equipment, as well as running horizontal/directional drill rigs prefer 9X13 Vermeer horizontal directional drill rig. You will have experience performing all duties of a Horizontal Directional Bore Operator/Locator and will have advanced skills in horizontal directional boring. As the lead, you will supervise employees on how to operate a horizontal directional bore machine and locating box. Your overall goal is to strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years of verifiable directional bore experience.
• CDL Class A/B with Tanker Endorsement
• Experience with different size Vermeer or Ditch Witch units
• Practical experience of underground construction for gas. City, county, and state clearance code knowledge and related.
• Practical working experience of underground construction
• Willing to travel - this position requires occasional travel for out-of-town assignments

Desired

• Knowledge of utility industry safety practices and requirements
• Knowledge of utility depths and placement practices and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively supervise a 2 man crew independetly
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for project build process
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to handle stressful situations and come up with solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to use a computer/smart phone/tablet
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Required: Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment - drug screen and background check.

Background checks include, but are not limited to, Social Security Verification, Prior Employment Verification, Motor Vehicle Records, Personal and Professional References, Criminal History.

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.

About Primoris:

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South, and Central America, and Southeast Asia.