Primoris Services Corporation

Join Our Team: Equipment Operators Wanted – Houston, TX

Primoris Heavy Civil is looking for experienced Equipment Operators to support our growing operations in the Houston, TX area. This is your opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects with a company that values safety, skill, and teamwork.

As an Equipment Operator, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machinery such as plows/trenchers, backhoes, excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. Your expertise will help keep projects on schedule and deliver results that meet the highest standards.

Bring your experience. Build your future. Apply today and grow with Primoris Heavy Civil!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment—including plows/trenchers, backhoes, excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, and front-end loaders—to support construction and project-related activities.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Operate heavy equipment—including plows/trenchers, backhoes, excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, and front-end loaders—safely and efficiently to support construction activities.
• Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure safe operation and report any issues or required repairs.
• Conduct basic maintenance on equipment such as greasing, lubrication, and fluid checks.
• Follow site-specific safety protocols and company procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and crew members to meet project goals and schedules.
• Read and interpret grade stakes and project specifications as needed for accurate operation.
• Adapt to various weather conditions and physically demanding work environments.
• Work independently while maintaining a team-oriented, safety-focused mindset.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including labor tasks when equipment is not in use.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy and pass any required physical exams.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (assistance recommended for heavier loads).
• Work extended hours on foot, including on uneven or rough surfaces.
• Climb ladders, kneel, crawl, or work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be clean-shaven when required to wear a respirator and use full PPE as directed.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  • Uneven ground level
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations
  • Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  • Predominately outdoor climate
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances

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 Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

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

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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