Gas Utility Fuser
Date: Jun 9, 2025
Location:
Merrifield, VA, US, 20598
Company: NPL Construction (S4)
Description:
Starting Pay: $23+
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 Gas Utility Pipe Fuser/Fitter, you will report to an skilled Foreman, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining underground gas utlity systems while ensuring safety, efficiency, and top-quality results. We value teamwork, and as part of the crew you will be expected to assist with general labor as needed to support project success.
What You'll Do
Construct, install, and maintain piping systems, and equipment for natural gas utilities
Join piping by means of fusion, electrofusion, or mechanical coupled joints
Verify specifications by performing quality assurance tests
Load and unload equipment and materials; keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards
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+ years prior experience pipe fitting/fusing in gas utility industry
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.
