Heavy Equipment Operator

Centuri Group, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural gas distribution is offering a role for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Lakeville, MN. This position involves safely operating heavy machinery, performing maintenance checks, and assisting in various labor tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in equipment operation, good physical fitness, and a commitment to safety in all work environments.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Paid, on-the-job training

Health Insurance Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating equipment close to workers.
• Ability to perform regular maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment like skid steers and backhoes safely.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Load and unload materials as required.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.72/hr - $35.72/hr

Pay Rate: $35.72/hr

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

Who We Are

Centuri Group is a strategic infrastructure services company with over 110 years of history and a bright future. Through our seven primary operating companies- Canyon, Linetec, National, Neuco, NPL, NPL Canada, and Riggs Distler- we partner with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Guided by our values and unwavering commitment to serve as long term partners to customers and communities, Centuri's more than 12,000 employees enable our customers to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. We also know that sustainability and inclusivity are core to our success, and are committed to delivering on both.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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