Job Information
NPL Construction Heavy Equipment Operator- Construction in Spokane Valley, Washington
Heavy Equipment Operator- Construction
Date: Mar 4, 2026
Location:
Spokane Valley, WA, US, 99216
Company: NPL Construction (S4)
Description:
Pay Rate: $34.72
Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.
Who We Are
Join the leader in underground pipeline construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay! Take the firststep on a clear path to career advancement. Join us – we have work for the next hundred years.
NPL Heavy Equipment Operators are assigned to construction crews working to install or replace natural gaspipelines underground. Your duties involve physically demanding construction general labor while operatingspecialized vehicles and earth movers. Operators use a variety of equipment and machinery to safely move earth,equipment, tools and materials to and from construction sites.
What You'll Do
Safely operate heavy equipment such as: skidsteer, backhoe, trencher, paver, dozer, milling saw, road grater,hydro-excavator, HDD, track hoe and more
Load and unload equipment and materials
Daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections; maintain daily log
Perform regular maintenance/cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors
What You'll Have
Proven record of safely operating an excavator, dozer, and/or articulated truck is required
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
Valid Commercial Driver’s License class A (CDL A) is required
Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
Desire to learn and commitment to working safely
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
Our 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.