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Primoris Services

Horizontal directional drilling for pipelines

Gas Laborer / Equipment Operator

Building TradesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBalch Springs, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Equipment Operator candidates must have experience safely operating applicable construction equipment.
  • Candidates must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Candidates must be able to work safely around underground utilities, moving equipment, and active construction sites.
  • Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and handle heavier materials with assistance.
  • Candidates must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
  • Candidates must be able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and varying terrain.
  • Candidates must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground natural gas pipelines.
  • Perform general construction labor, including digging trenches, backfilling, compacting soil, and restoring job sites.
  • Load, unload, move, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Assist with setting up work zones, traffic control, and job-site safety measures.
  • Locate and expose existing underground utilities using hand tools when required.
  • Operate construction equipment such as backhoes, excavators, trenchers, skid steers, and compactors based on experience and authorization.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Follow instructions from foremen, supervisors, and other crew leaders.
  • Participate in daily safety meetings and pre-job hazard assessments.
  • Follow all company, customer, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) safety requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
  • Travel to assigned project locations and work extended hours as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous underground utility, pipeline, natural gas, or construction experience is preferred.
  • Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn may be considered for the Gas Laborer position.
  • A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is preferred.
  • A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.
  • Candidates should be willing to travel and work overtime, nights, weekends, or emergency callouts when required.

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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