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Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger.\n\nAs 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nSafely operate heavy equipment such as: skid steers, backhoe, trencher, paver, dozer, milling saw, road grater, hydro-excavator, track hoe and more\nLoad and unload equipment and materials\nMaintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections\nPerform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment\nMaintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications\nPerform other tasks as requested by leadership\nWhat You'll Have\nHigh School diploma or equivalent\nValid Driver's License\n1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities\nWhat You'll Get\nJoin the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States\nWeekly Payroll\nPaid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety\nEmployee Assistance program benefit\nHealth Insurance Plan benefit\nRetirement Plan benefit\nWork Environment\nWork sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions\nAll worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English\nWork includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling\nWork is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment\nWorking safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner\nLegal Stuff\nPass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens\nProvide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify\nSatisfactory results of pre-employment background check results\nValid driver’s license with clean driving record\nPre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card\nJoin and maintain Union membership\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment\nThis 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.\n\nCenturi 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. 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