Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay Range: Starting at $37.61

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support Americas natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Working at NPL means you are joining a company with over 50 years of experience, long-standing customer relationships, and one that is deeply integrated into our host communities. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger.

As an Experienced Equipment Operator

After paid training, you will put your skills to work - safely operating equipment to move earth, tools and materials to and from job sites. Reporting to a seasoned Foreman, you will join a crew to get the job done right. We believe in the power of teamwork, and all crew members are expected to assist with general labor as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy equipment such as: • Skid steers • Backhoe • Trencher • Paver • Dozer • Milling saw • Road grater • Hydro-excavator • Track hoe and more

Load and unload equipment and materials Maintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment Maintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications Perform other tasks as requested by leadership

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License
• 1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

What Youll Get

• Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States
• Weekly Payroll Paid
• Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety
• Employee Assistance program benefit
• Health Insurance Plan benefit
• Retirement Plan benefit

Work Environment

Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions. All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English. Work includes prolonged and repeated: • Lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs) • Standing • Climbing • Kneeling • Reaching and feeling • Crouching and crawling • Working within the "red zone" of heavy equipment

Working Safely

Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

Union Membership

Join and maintain Union membership

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.