Heavy Equipment Operator

NPL Construction Co.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their team. In this role, you will operate various heavy equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites. With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, this company offers paid training and a supportive work environment. You will be part of a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in maintaining energy networks across the U.S. and Canada. If you have a passion for operating heavy machinery and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Paid On-the-Job Training

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance Plan

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Prior experience safely operating equipment near workers and utilities.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment and assist with general labor tasks.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures

General Labor

Quick/Accurate Hand-Eye Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Skid Steers

Backhoe

Trencher

Paver

Dozer

Milling Saw

Road Grater

Hydro-Excavator

Track Hoe

Job description

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.