Utility Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

NPL Construction Co.; Lowell (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in utility construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to operate various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency in moving materials on construction sites. With a commitment to quality and safety, the company provides competitive wages, paid training, and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid Massachusetts Hoisting License, and a passion for working in a dynamic outdoor environment. If you're ready to build a solid career with solid pay, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Career Development Opportunities

401K w/ Company Match

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Hoisting License required.
• 1+ years experience operating equipment near workers and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to move earth and materials.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials as needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Pre-shift Inspections

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

Pay Range: $32.00 - $42.00

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

Are you ready to build your career on Solid Ground? Join the leader in utility construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay!

Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NEUCO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades. Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our well-trained and professional staff aims for excellence on every project. Competitive wages from day one. Paid training and development. Opportunities to advance. At NEUCO, you are part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure.

NEUCO is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team! Heavy Equipment Operators operate equipment to safely move earth, equipment, tools, and materials.

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 Massachusetts Hoisting License
• 1+ prior year experience of safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

What You'll Get

• Weekly Payroll
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Career Development Opportunities
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

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
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• 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

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.