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Primoris Services

Horizontal directional drilling for pipelines

Horizontal Directional Drill - Horizontal Directional Bore Operator/Locator

Building TradesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBalch Springs, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of verifiable directional bore experience.
  • A Class A or Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.
  • Experience operating different sizes of Vermeer or Ditch Witch units.
  • Practical experience with underground gas construction, including knowledge of city, county, and state clearance codes.
  • Practical working experience in underground construction.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, including Social Security, prior employment, motor vehicle records, personal and professional references, and criminal history verification.

Responsibilities

  • Operate horizontal directional drill rigs and perform the duties of a horizontal directional bore operator/locator.
  • Locate and provide support for equipment and operate horizontal directional drill rigs, preferably a Vermeer 9X13.
  • Supervise and train employees in operating a horizontal directional bore machine and locating box.
  • Achieve production goals while working safely and delivering quality work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of utility industry safety practices and requirements.
  • Knowledge of utility depths, placement practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively supervise a two-person crew independently.
  • Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for the project build process.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations and develop timely solutions.
  • Ability to use a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

About the Company

Primoris Services

Horizontal directional drilling for pipelines

SEDD provides horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services for trenchless pipeline installations across oil and gas, telecommunications, electric, water, sewer, and irrigation. It uses a drill head and guidance system to bore beneath obstacles like roads, wetlands, or rivers and install pipes without open-cut digging, handling pipe types such as PE, HDPE, PVC, and steel; it can complete crossings up to 56 inches in diameter and 10,000 feet long with large-bore rigs. The company differentiates itself by handling technically demanding, large‑bore drilling projects for major energy and utility clients and by its history of strategic acquisitions and backing from private equity, now as part of PLH Group. Its goal is to be a leading contractor for energy pipeline and utility projects by expanding its HDD fleet, capabilities, and service footprint while minimizing surface disruption and environmental impact.

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Headquarters
Casa Grande, AZ
Founded
2007

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