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Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Locator

Primoris Services Corporation
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2025

Primoris Distribution Services is 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. We are headquartered in Dallas, with branch offices in multiple states.

Are you looking for a job with a Future?  It’s an exciting time to join Primoris Distribution Services  Our goal is to exceed customer expectation with superior service, workmanship and innovative problem solving. If you are a hard-worker looking for a job with the opportunity to advance and grow with a company with takes pride in its workmanship and innovative problem solving, look no further! 

We have immediate openings for Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator and/or Locators in Houston, TX area.

Job Summary

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.

Desire

  • 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

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.

 

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