Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Locator

Job Overview:

As the Horizontal Directional Bore Operator/Locator, 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:

Required:

• 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.

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 independently.
• 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.

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.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Company Overview:

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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