What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Q3C CO - Gas Operations position at Primoris Services Corporation?
Primoris Gas Operations which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless has over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time, we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.
We have an immediate opening for an Equipment Operator in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely and effectively operating equipment, including the backhoe, excavator, skid loader, and bulldozer, for the installation of underground utilities. Operators perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment (such as greasing/lubing).
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Working experience in the utility distribution industry highly desirable, but not required.
- 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 of 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.
- Class A license and Fed Med card Preferred
- Must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.
Position Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid driver’s license, CDL A is highly preferred and willing to obtain.
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Ability to pass the driver clearance process
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Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
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Willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety regulations.
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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 possess the physical dexterity to 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.
- Primoris Gas Operations is a drug free environment. All positions require participation in federally compliant PHMSA or FMSCA drug and alcohol testing programs. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.
Benefits Include:
- Highly competitive, union wages paid weekly. [Colorado Compensation: $34.39 Per Hour in accordance with union contract]
- Outstanding, paid on-the-job training.
- Union benefits offerings (Determined by trade and location)
- Sick Time Off under the Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
- Award winning safety programs.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Growth Opportunities.
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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