Hiring: HDD Operator - Clearwater, FL Company: Primoris Services Corporation Location: Clearwater, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:45:52 About the job Experience: •3+ years of directional drilling or underground utility construction experience preferred. Required Skills: •Operate directional drill rigs and associated equipment to install conduit and other underground telecommunications facilities. •Review construction prints, bore routes, utility locates, permits, and job requirements before beginning drilling operations. •Coordinate continuously with the drill locator and crew to maintain the planned bore path, depth, alignment, and safe clearance from existing utilities. •Perform equipment setup, pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the drill rig and supporting equipment. •Monitor drilling conditions, tooling, fluid systems, and production progress and communicate changing field conditions to the foreman. •Follow company safety requirements, utility-damage prevention practices, traffic-control requirements, and customer construction standards. •Assist with rod handling, potholing coordination, conduit installation, jobsite setup, cleanup, and restoration activities as needed. •Complete daily production and equipment documentation and report maintenance, material, safety, or quality issues promptly. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to read construction prints, utility maps, route plans, and locate markings and apply them in the field. •Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with drill locators, foremen, and field crews. •Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is preferred when required for assigned equipment. •Demonstrated capacity to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active roadways, excavations, and heavy construction equipment. •Demonstrated capacity to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and lift or move drill tooling, materials, and equipment as required by the position. •Occasional overtime, night work, weekend work, and travel may be required based on project needs. •Future, a Primoris Company, is a leader in telecommunications construction, delivering innovative solutions, superior service, and high-quality craftsmanship to meet the needs of our customers. Compensation: •Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!