Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Rig Operator - Communications

Primoris Services Corporation•Houston, TX

40d

About The Position

3 year's experience Operating Vermeer HDD's 10X15 up to 24X40 required. Will include weekly after hours on-call work and alternating weekend on call rotation. Must have valid driver's license. May be required to do additional tasks such as cable pulling and general labor work as needed. HDD Locating experience is a plus. Class A CDL License a plus. 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 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. 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.

Requirements

3 year's experience Operating Vermeer HDD's 10X15 up to 24X40 required.
Will include weekly after hours on-call work and alternating weekend on call rotation.
Must have valid driver's license.
May be required to do additional tasks such as cable pulling and general labor work as needed.
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.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
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.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

HDD Locating experience is a plus.
Class A CDL License a plus.
Experience with different size Vermeer or Ditch Witch units.
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.