Heavy Equipment Operator- Utilities

Heavy Equipment Operator- UtilitiesEstablished 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 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 moreLoad and unload equipment and materialsPerform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipmentMaintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspectionsMaintain all industry required operator qualificationsPerform other tasks as requested by leadershipWhat you'll have:High school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license1+ prior year experience of safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilitiesWhat you'll get:Weekly payrollEmployee discountsPaid time off/vacationCareer development opportunities401K w/ company matchVoluntary life insurance and short-term and long-term disabilityCompetitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverageWork environment:Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditionsAll worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in EnglishWork includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawlingFlexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no noticeWork is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipmentWorking safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerLegal stuff:Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screensProvide valid US work authorization documents for E-VerifySatisfactory results of pre-employment background check resultsValid driver's license with clean driving recordPre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical cardOur commitment to opportunity: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.