Gas Utility Laborer

City of Peoria, Arizona; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in utility construction offers an exciting entry-level opportunity as a Utility Construction Laborer. This role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in a dynamic environment, where you'll learn essential skills from experienced professionals. With a focus on safety and excellence, you'll be involved in hands-on tasks such as excavating and maintaining equipment, all while working outdoors. Enjoy competitive pay, weekly payroll, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive team, this position is the perfect stepping stone to a rewarding career.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off/Vacation

401K w/ Company Match

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong desire to learn and ability to work safely around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools for excavating and trenching around utilities.
• Maintain worksite safety and cleanliness while handling equipment.

Skills

Desire to learn a new trade

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Who We Are

Are you ready to build your career on Solid Ground? Join the leader in utility construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay!

Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NEUCO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades. Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our well-trained and professional staff aims for excellence on every project. Competitive wages from day one. Paid training and development. Opportunities to advance. At NEUCO, you are part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure.

Becoming a Utility Construction Laborer is the first step in your new career. In this entry-level position, you will be assigned to a crew with seasoned foremen, equipment operators, and pipefitters, where you will learn the trade and be provided with the tools you need to succeed in the industry. Your duties will involve general labor such as excavating, trenching and shoring while working around heavy equipment.

What You'll Do

• Use hand tools to dig around existing utility structures to prevent damage
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong desire to learn a new trade

What You'll Get

• Weekly Payroll
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 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
• Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment
• 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
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record is preferred
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

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.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company's Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.