Directional Drill Operator

Directional Drill Operator

Join NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, where you'll be part of an established team working to support America's natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger. As an experienced Directional Drill Operator, after paid training, you will put your skills to work - safely 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.

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

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities

Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States

Weekly Payroll

Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety

Employee Assistance program benefit

Health Insurance Plan benefit

Retirement Plan benefit

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

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

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

Join and maintain Union membership

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

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.