Date: Sep 16, 2025 Location: Fairmont, MN, US, 56031 Company: NPL Construction (S4) Description: Pay Rate: $34.26/Hr. 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, 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. Nearest Major Market: Fairmont
See More Details >>About the Job 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. • 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 About the Company NPL Construction is a leading provider of pipeline construction services in the United States. Our employees are part of an established team working to support America's natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid on-the-job training, employee assistance program, health insurance plan, and retirement plan. Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1+ years prior experience pipe fitting/fusing in gas utility industry is required. You must also be fluent in English and able to work in potentially extreme weather conditions. What We Offer Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety Employee Assistance program benefit Health Insurance Plan benefit Retirement Plan benefit
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Fairmont, MN typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550. In Fairmont, MN, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is approximately $1,184, with experienced professionals often earning over $120,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training centers provide pathways to apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a financially rewarding career with strong growth prospects.
