Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support America’s natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Working at NPL means you are joining a company with over 50 years of experience, long-standing customer relationships, and one that is deeply integrated into our host communities. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger.

As an experienced Paving Machine Operator, after paid training, you will put your skills to work -operating several types of paving equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Equipment may include, but is not limited to, asphalt paver, screed, rollers, and cold planer. 

What You'll Do

• Operate equipment as directed for the construction of roads and other projects as needed
• Work with one or several types of paving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage
• Read and understand grade stakes, automated machine control cab displays, etc.
• Properly utilize equipment to accomplish tasks involving grade, slope, yield, etc.
• Safely maneuver machinery in tight quarters, around people, traffic and utilities
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Assist with repairs as needed
• Perform other duties as requested by leadership
• Work with multiple crews

What You'll Have

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 -5 years of work experience operating asphalt pavers, screeds, rollers, and cold planers
• Must possess a Class A CDL or willingness/ability to obtain

What You'll Get

• 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 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
• 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
• Join and maintain Union membership

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.