Equipment Operator

Position Scope

Responsible for operating various types of equipment including, but not limited to, front endloaders, excavators, backhoe, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, marookas, motor graders, to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, common excavation, trench backfill, rough grade reclaim/ finish grade roadway, underground utility installation work for various types of construction projects.

Location & Travel: This role offers nationwide opportunities based on project needs. In addition to your hourly pay, you’ll receive a daily per diem to assist with living expenses while on assignment.

Company Overview

PACK Power was founded in 2023 to meet a growing demand for specialized High Voltage and Medium Voltage expertise within the Renewable, Power Delivery, Utility, and Data Center markets. The company was built by industry veterans, bringing decades of hands-on experience and a shared vision of partnering with clients to deliver exceptional, successful projects. Our suite of specialized services spans substations, transmission lines, switchyards, and collection systems, delivering innovative solutions that power the future while prioritizing sustainability and reliability.

At its core, PACK Power is built on people. We operate like a family, with a culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and looking out for one another. Our “us over me” mindset creates a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing environment where individuals can grow and succeed together. Honesty, responsiveness, and clear communication guide on how we work — with each other and with our clients. Like a pack of wolves, every team member plays a vital role, united by shared purpose as we lead the High Voltage and Medium Voltage industries.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operate equipment proficiently, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Ability to operate on uneven terrain and excavate/backfill native materials accordingly, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above.
• Stockpile and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA.
• Ability to backfill open excavations/trenches properly, adhering to project specific methods, standards and lift requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response.
• Willing to assist with miscellaneous labor tasks of installation
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning tracks/buckets, greasing and oiling machines, and fueling.
• Operators are responsible for maintenance of their machine; inspection/maintenance reports shall be filled out daily.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman that align with project specific requirements.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and six to twelve months of related experience in construction; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Equipment Operator certifications as required per equipment being operated.
• NCCER preferred
CDL preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working towards safety principles.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement and volume.
• Ability to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each.
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.
• Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.

What's in it for You

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Employee/family focused culture

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact careers@packpowerco.com.

Pack Power, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Pack Power policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

PACK Power, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Recruitment Team.

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