MER Operator II

Canyon Pipeline Construction, Inc.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Bonus Opportunities

Career Development

Employee Discounts

Weekly Payroll

Job summary

Centuri is seeking an Operator to safely operate a range of heavy equipment at outdoor job sites. You will move earth, equipment, and materials, and assist with general labor as needed. The role requires a valid CDL, English fluency, and strong safety awareness.

Expect to work outdoors in variable weather, perform inspections, and participate in ongoing safety training. This position supports a dynamic energy market with growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 3+ years of experience operating equipment near workers and underground utilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment on job sites.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance.
• Follow safety protocols and DOT requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English fluency

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Connecting People to Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI ) with $2.6 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI ) with $2.6 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market. Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being. As an Operator , after your paid training, you will operate equipment to safely move earth, equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites. As a member of your crew team, you will be asked to assist with general labor as needed.

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


• Valid Commercial Driver's License


• 3+ prior year experience of safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage


• 401K w/ Company Match


• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays


• Potential Bonus Opportunities


• Career Development Opportunities


• Employee Discounts


• Weekly Payroll

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

Our Commitment to Opportunity

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.