Operator

Centuri Group, Inc. • Shawnee, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Centuri is hiring an experienced Equipment Operator to work as part of a crew on utility and energy infrastructure projects. After paid, on-the-job training, the Operator safely uses equipment to move earth, tools, and materials to and from job sites. The role reports to a Foreman, and crew members are expected to assist with general labor as needed.

Work takes place outdoors, potentially in extreme weather, and within the “red zone” of heavy equipment. The work involves repeated lifting, including overhead lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. Safe performance requires quick and accurate hand-eye coordination and constant alertness. Worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English, and fluency in English is required.

Employment is subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screening; proof of valid U.S. work authorization for E-Verify; a satisfactory background check; a clean driving record; a pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; and holding or obtaining a DOT medical card. The Operator must join and maintain Union membership. Centuri is a Department of Transportation-regulated employer, and certain safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of experience safely operating equipment near workers and underground utilities.
• Fluency in English.
• Pass required drug screens and a pre-employment background check.
• Provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E-Verify.
• Pass a pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test and hold or obtain a DOT medical card.
• Join and maintain Union membership.
• Maintain constant alertness and quick, accurate hand-eye coordination to work safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including skid steers, backhoes, trenchers, pavers, dozers, milling saws, road graders, hydro-excavators, and track hoes.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Conduct daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications.
• Assist with general labor as needed and perform other tasks requested by leadership.

Benefits

• Paid, on-the-job training for technical skills.
• Employee Assistance Program benefit.
• Health Insurance Plan benefit.
• Retirement Plan benefit.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% stock discount.
• Weekly payroll.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED