Heavy Equipment Operator

Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America, combining local agility with resources to scale and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that support your well-being.

About the role

As an experienced Equipment Operator, you will safely operate equipment to move earth, tools, and materials to and from job sites. Reporting to a seasoned Foreman, you will join a crew and assist with general labor as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
• Fluency in English (all worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English)
• Ability to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
• Join and maintain Union membership

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50 lbs); 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

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll
• Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety
• Employee Assistance program
• Health Insurance Plan
• Retirement Plan