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Backhoe and Mini Excavator Operator (CDL) - Q3C CO

Primoris Services Corporation
Commerce, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

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.

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.

Key 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.
  • Must be able to operate Backhoe and Mini Excavator.
  • Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually.
  • Lifting, placing materials, standing, walking, turning, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously.
  • Close vision is required for some functions and distance, and peripheral vision is required for safety.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Working experience in the utility distribution industry

 

Job Requirements:

  • CDL A
  • Fed Med Card
  • Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.
  • Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
  • Must 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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

Compensation and Benefits: 

This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources. For more information, contact the local union.

  • Pay and benefits determined by union contract; pay starting at $20.37/hour
  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

 

Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

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