Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator - Q3C IA

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 immediate openings for Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator and/or Locator in Des Moines, IA location. Class A CDL with tankers, knowledge of directional drilling is a requirement. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

The HDD Operator’s main responsibility is to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively for the installation of natural gas pipelines. The Operator will perform other duties as required to support the crew.

Primary Requirements:

• Horizontal Directional Drill Experience is Preferred.


• CDL Class-A w/tanker and manual endorsement is the top priority.


• Willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes. 


• Backhoe and/or Mini Ex experience is a plus.


• Working experience in construction, or the utility distribution industry in Gas or Electric is preferred.


• 3 plus years of working experience in operating, excavation equipment in utility industry is required.


• Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.

Physical Demands (All Positions):

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds


• Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously

Work Environment (All Positions):

• Employee will be subjected to outside weather conditions


• Employee could be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, heat and humidity.


• The noise level in the work environment can often be loud


• The employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environment

Operators are subject to outside weather conditions in elements and will be exposed to a variety of noise and ground surface temperatures.

Compensation: $38.47/HR (Union) (Earn an extra $1.00/hour with a valid CDL)

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

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.