Welder HelperDate: Oct 4, 2024Location:Lakeville, MN, US, 55044Company: NPL Construction (S4)Description:Who We AreCenturi Groupis a strategic infrastructure services company withover 110 years of historyand a bright future. Through our seven primary operating companies- Canyon, Linetec, National, Neuco, NPL, NPL Canada, and Riggs Distler- we partner with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Guided by our values and unwavering commitment to serve as long term partners to customers and communities, Centuri’s more than 12,000 employees enable our customers to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. We also know thatsustainability and inclusivity are core to our success, and are committed to delivering on both.Utility Pipeline Welder Helpers are integral members of our Construction Crews. You will support journeyman welders by ensuring tools and workplace are safe, assisting with grinding pipe ends, and cleaning welds. If you have the desire to learn the pipeline welding trade, this is the opportunity for you!Can work state-wide in (Minnesota).What You'll DoSupport Welders with locating, cleaning, and organizing welding tools and suppliesComplete physical labor tasks to help Welders complete their projectsUse grinders to clean pipe ends to be welded and to clean welds throughout the welding processUse hand torches and pipe beveling equipment to cut material to be fabricatedAssist the crew by performing physical construction labor duties as neededMaintain all industry required Operator QualificationsOther tasks as requested by leadershipWhat You'll HaveHigh school diploma or equivalentWhat You'll GetJoin the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United StatesWeekly PayrollPaid, on-the-job training for technical skillsEmployee Assistance program benefitHealth Insurance Plan benefitRetirement Plan benefitWork EnvironmentWork sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditionsAll worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in EnglishWork includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawlingWork is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipmentWorking safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerLegal StuffPass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screensProvide valid US work authorization documents for E-VerifySatisfactory results of pre-employment background check resultsValid driver’s license with clean driving record is preferredPre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical cardJoin and maintain Union membershipDiversity, Equity & Inclusion CommitmentThis 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.