Equipment Operator - Primoris Energy Services

Now Hiring: Equipment Operator in South Carolina!!!
Primoris Energy Services is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator for a project at Coastal Carolina University. Candidates must have hands-on experience operating excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and wheel loaders. The position offers 48 to 70 hours per week. Per diem is available for those who meet eligibility requirements. Apply today to join a high-performing team on a major campus project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various equipment such as Backhoe, Skid Steer, Excavator, Dozer, and other miscellaneous equipment. Must have thorough knowledge of the operation, safety, and maintenance of the equipment being operated. Must possess the ability to safely operate equipment in the presence of field crew members and utilities, ensuring the safety of all persons, equipment, property, and utilities in the area. The Equipment Operators are responsible for adhering to all safety regulations and reporting any violations to field supervision immediately.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors
• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
• Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete
• Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites
• Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and loading docks
• Operates machinery used to build bridges, roads, and railroads
• Inspects and fuels vehicle prior to beginning shift
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• One (1) to five (5) years of experience with all dirt work areas, including excavation, grade work, surveying, and final excavating work
• Must be able to Pass Drug Test, Physical & Background Check
• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities preferred
• Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades preferred
• Excellent mechanical skills preferred
• Ability to follow instructions
• Hands on leader
• A basic understanding of how to read blueprints
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility & willingness to work in multiple positions to see the project completed as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace
• Adhere to job site safety requirements as required by the client
• Safety equipment as required by the client (I.E., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director
• Must be able to work outdoors and withstand different weather elements
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, crawl, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, and crouch

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com .

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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