Heavy Equipment Operators - Primoris Heavy Civil - Abilene, TX

Heavy Equipment Operators - Primoris Heavy Civil - Abilene, TX

Are you passionate about building today's infrastructure? Join a team that values safety, quality, and teamwork.

Primoris Heavy Civil is looking for skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our growing team in heavy highway construction for our Abilene, TX location. Project start date: February 2026. If you have experience operating heavy machinery and are passionate about building the infrastructure that keeps communities connected, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Heavy equipment operators will need to have experience operating equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, and compactors in a safe and efficient manner.

General Requirements

• Operators perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment (such as greasing/lubing).
• Previous operator of construction equipment, or other related industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in a labor-intensive position and working outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently in a team and safety focused environment.
• Mechanical inclination is an asset.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb ladders, and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty.
• Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts

Work Environment

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
• Uneven ground level
• Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
• Predominately outdoor climate
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
• Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
• Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Potential exposure to chemical substances

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
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

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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