Gas Utility Operator At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support America's natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Working at NPL means you are joining a company with over 50 years of experience, long-standing customer relationships, and one that is deeply integrated into our host communities. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger. 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. We welcome applicants from the surrounding Hampton Roads area, including: Newport News, Poquoson, Yorktown/York County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk. 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 High School diploma or equivalent Valid Driver's License 1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United StatesWeekly Payroll Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety Employee Assistance program benefit Health Insurance Plan benefit Retirement Plan benefit 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 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 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.
