Job Description

Join Primoris Heavy Civil—where machines roar, roads and bridges rise, and teams work like a well-oiled engine!

We’re on the hunt for skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to drive progress on major highway and bridge projects. If precision, safety, and pride in your work define who you are, you're the kind of pro we want on our crew!


Job Description:


Heavy equipment operators will need to have experience operating equipment such as excavators, telehandlers, dozers, loaders, motor graders, and backhoes, in a safe and efficient manner. Applicants must be available to work occasional night shifts and exhibit versatility in performing various job site tasks beyond equipment operation. Responsibilities may include assisting with site preparation, materials handling, clean-up duties, maintenance of equipment, and supporting crew members to ensure efficient project progression and safety compliance.


General Requirements:

  • Operators perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment (such as greasing/lubing).

  • Previous Operator of construction equipment, or other related industrial experience preferred.

  • Experience in a labor-intensive position and working outside in all types of weather conditions.

  • Ability to work independently in a team and safety focused environment.

  • Mechanical inclination is an asset.

    • Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to climb ladders, and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights.

  • Must be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty.

  • Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl.

  • Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

  • Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.

  • Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts

    • Work Environment:

  • Location: industrial construction sites 

  • 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

    • 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 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.


    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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