Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator - Primoris Distribution Services

Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator - Primoris Distribution Services

Primoris Distribution Services (PDS), 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. Primoris Distribution Services is an industry leader in the installation of gas lines (plastic and steel).

We have immediate openings for Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator in Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, and Ocala, Florida.

Primary Responsibilities Include :

The HDD Operator's main responsibility is to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively for the installation of natural gas pipelines. The Operator will perform other duties as required to support the crew.

Primary Requirements :

• Previous Horizontal Direction Drill experience is required.
• Backhoe and / or Mini Ex experience is a plus
• Working experience in construction, or the utility distribution industry in Gas or Electric is preferred.
• 3 plus years of working experience in operating, excavation equipment in the utility industry is required.
• Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.

Physical Demands (All Positions) :

Work Environment (All Positions) :

Operators must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.

Our company is a drug-free environment . This position requires compliance with the company and Federal Department of Transportation (FMSCA or PHMSA) drug testing policies and procedures for both pre-employment and continuing random.

PDS provides competitive market pay, with a comprehensive benefit package that includes :

Qualified veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.

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