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Centuri Group, Inc.

Gas Utility Operator

Hampton, VA · On-site

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 ...

Centuri Construction Group

$23.74/hr

As an experienced Gas Utility Pipe Fuser/Fitter , you will report to an skilled Foreman, installing ... Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications * Perform other tasks as requested by ...

Centuri Group, Inc.

Gas Utility Fuser

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$31.49/hr

As an experienced Gas Utility Pipe Fuser/Fitter , you will report to an skilled Foreman, installing ... Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications * Perform other tasks as requested by ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

Centuri Construction Group

$23.35/hr

As an experienced Gas Utility Pipe Fuser/Fitter , you will report to an skilled Foreman, installing ... Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications * Perform other tasks as requested by ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

MasTec Utility Services

Gas Operator

Franktown, CO · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy ... Utilize equipment after the Operator digs the ditch line for gas mains. * Lift heavy natural gas ...

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How much do gas utility operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for gas utility operator in the United States is $26.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gas Utility Operator vs Gas Technician?

AspectGas Utility OperatorGas Technician
CertificationsMay require CDL, safety training, and state-specific licensesOften requires technical certifications, such as gas safety or technical trade licenses
Work EnvironmentFieldwork involving pipelines, meters, and utility infrastructureField and maintenance work on gas systems, appliances, and equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, municipal gas providersGas service companies, utility providers, contractors

Both roles involve working with natural gas systems in the field, but Gas Utility Operators focus on managing and operating the utility infrastructure, while Gas Technicians perform maintenance, repairs, and installations. The certifications and daily tasks overlap, making them closely related but distinct roles within the gas industry.

How to be a gas utility operator?

To become a gas utility operator, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with technical training or an apprenticeship in gas systems. Relevant skills include knowledge of safety procedures, equipment operation, and maintenance, often supported by certifications such as a CDL or gas utility operator license. On-the-job training is common, and the role may require working in confined spaces or outdoor environments with irregular hours.

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Infographic showing various Gas Utility Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Gas Utility Operator

Hampton, VA • On-site

Centuri Construction Group
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Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • 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.

  • Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, 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.

We welcome applicants from the surrounding Hampton Roads area, including:
Newport News, Poquoson, Yorktown/York County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk.

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.

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