Heavy Equipment Operator

NPL Construction Co.; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading contractor in natural gas distribution as an Equipment Operator. This role involves safely operating heavy machinery, performing maintenance, and working outdoors in diverse conditions. With over 50 years of experience, this established firm offers paid training, weekly payroll, and a commitment to employee safety and development. If you are ready to take on the challenge of operating heavy equipment while contributing to vital infrastructure projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Grow your career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Paid On-the-Job Training

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Weekly Payroll

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment near workers and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various heavy equipment on job sites.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with general labor tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Skid Steers

Backhoe

Trencher

Paver

Dozer

Milling Saw

Road Grater

Hydro-Excavator

Track Hoe

Job description

Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support America’s 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 Equipment Operator, after your paid training, you will operate equipment to safely move earth, equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites. Reporting to the crew Foreman and as a member of your crew team, you will be asked to assist with general labor.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Have

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

What You'll Get

• Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States
• Weekly Payroll
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

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.