NPL Operator

NPL Operator

You are invited to apply for the NPL Operator role at NPL Construction Co..

NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, has over 50 years of experience supporting America’s natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Our team works to maintain and expand critical energy assets while engaging deeply with the communities we serve.

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, trenchers, pavers, dozers, milling saws, road grinders, hydro‑excavators, track hoes, and other equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Perform daily pre‑shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Carry out regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain all required operator qualifications.
• Assist crew members with general labor as needed.
• Undertake additional 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.

• Employment with the largest natural gas distribution contractor in the United States.
• Weekly payroll.
• Paid, on‑the‑job training covering natural gas distribution, utility excavation, and safety.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Insurance Plan.
• Retirement Plan.

• Work sites are outdoors and may involve extreme weather conditions.
• All safety instructions are written and spoken in English; fluency in English is required.
• Work involves prolonged lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crouching, and crawling.
• Operations occur within the equipment’s “red zone.”
• Errorful hand‑eye coordination and constant alertness are essential for safety.

• Pass pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
• Provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E‑Verify.
• Satisfactory pre‑employment background check results.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Pass pre‑employment medical fit‑for‑duty test and hold/obtain a DOT medical card.
• Join and maintain Union membership.

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if 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.