Backhoe and Mini Excavator Operator (CDL)

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Q3 Contracting (Q3C), 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 Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

About the role

We are actively hiring for an Equipment Operator who will be responsible for safely and effectively operating equipment, specifically the backhoe and mini excavator, for the installation of underground utilities. This position will also perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment. Frequent travel throughout the Denver Metro area is required. Fleets are located at our Commerce City, Colorado and Dove Valley, Colorado offices.

Responsibilities

• Capable of tolerating sitting for long periods of time (up to entire workday) while operating equipment, including the constant use of hand and foot controls.
• Must be able to maneuver under and over the equipment, as well as climb vertical steps into the cabs of machinery.
• Operate Backhoe and Mini Excator.
• Drive on a stop-and-start basis daily and continually.
• Perform tasks requiring lifting, placing materials, standing, walking, turning, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, crouching, speaking, and hearing continuously.
• Use close vision for some functions and distance and peripheral vision for safety.
• Work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.
• Perform equipment inspections and daily maintenance of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CDL A
• Fed Med Card
• Requires technical thinking and the ability to read standards and schematics.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Possess and maintain an appropriate and valid driver’s license.
• Willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety regulations.
• Previous construction experience in any of the following areas: natural gas distribution/pipeline, electric, transmission, telecommunications, water, sewer, landscaping, concrete/asphalt, or agricultural.
• Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and safely perform other physical work.
• Travel to job locations within the Denver Metro area is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (preferred).
• Working experience in the utility distribution industry (preferred).

Benefits

• This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union, including health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources.
• Pay and benefits determined by union contract.
• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Paid sick leave as required by Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.