Heavy equipment operators Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Heavy Equipment Operator

Date : Feb 3, 2026

Location :

Merrifield, VA, US, 20598

Company : NPL Construction (S4)

Description :

Pay Rate : $27.69 / hour

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

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization (https : / / centuri.com / careers / ) , 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 Equipment Operator, after paid training, you will put your skills to work - safety 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.

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 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

What You'll Have

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

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

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.