Operator

NPL Construction Co.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Payroll

Paid, on-the-job training for techical

Employee Assistance program

Health Insurance Plan

Retirement Plan

Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Job summary

Centuri is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our field crew. After paid training, you will safely operate heavy equipment, move earth, tools and materials to and from job sites, and support the Foreman to get the job done right.

You will perform daily pre-shift inspections, perform routine maintenance, and maintain all required operator qualifications. This role requires English fluency, a valid driver’s license, and 1+ year of equipment operating experience in proximity to workers and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• 1+ year of experience safely operating equipment near workers and underground utilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, backhoe, trencher, paver, dozer, milling saw, road grader, 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid steer

Backhoe

Trencher

Paver

Dozer

Milling saw

Road grader

Hydro-excavator

Trackhoe

Job description

Connecting People to Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI ) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy 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

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 experienced Equipment Operator, after paid training, you will put your skills to work - safety operating equipment to move earth, tools and materials to and from job sites. Reporting to a seasoned Foreman, you will join a crew to get the job done right. We believe in the power of teamwork, and all crew members are expected 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 Driver's License


• 1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

What You\'ll Get

• Join the Largest Utility Contractor in the United States


• Weekly Payroll
  
• Paid, on-the-job training for technical skills


• Employee Assistance program benefit


• Health Insurance Plan benefit


• Retirement Plan benefit


• Access to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan featuring a 15% stock discount

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

Our Commitment to Opportunity

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.