Heavy Equipment Operator (Gas Utility Excavation)

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 and benefits 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 tasksas requested by leadership What You'll Have High School diploma or equivalent Valid Commercial Driver's License preferred 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. Nearest Major Market: Worcester