Laborer

Lykos Energy, LLC; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

HSA contribution

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Culture of safety

Job summary

Lykos Energy, LLC is seeking a capable construction helper to support the installation team. The role involves hands-on work, operating basic tools, loading materials, and assisting with underground utilities installation while maintaining safety on site.

Travel is nationwide with per diem provided; valid license required, CDL preferred for certain assignments. Per diem helps offset living costs during project deployment and daily workflows emphasize efficiency and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with 6–12 months related construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred for multiple site operations.
• Equipment operator certifications as required for operated gear.
• Ability to read safety rules and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with installation and assist crew members on site.
• Operate hand tools, load materials, and assist in underground utilities installation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work site and support project goals.
• Coordinate with operators and read signals to move loads safely.
• Perform routine maintenance and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Physical labor

Communicate clearly

Mechanical aptitude

Reading comprehension

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driving knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

CDL preferred

Equipment Operator certifications

Job description

Position Scope

Responsible for working alongside other craft workers in physical labor on jobsites and potentially operating various types of equipment while maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site and supporting the overall project.

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

At Lykos Energy, we are a trusted leader in the energy sector, specializing in BESS. Our expert team provides nationwide solutions, with a strong emphasis on safety and precision in every project. Through a comprehensive approach, we ensure thorough planning and seamless execution to maximize performance, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in energy storage systems

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work hands on with installation and assist crew members with physical tasks as required (i.e. loading reels, fueling equipment, threading equipment, etc).
• Primarily focused on the physical aspects of installation process. Ensure capabilities extend to operating hand tools, lifting upwards of 50lbs, loading materials, hand compacting soil, and assisting in the installation of underground utilities.
• Assist with the threading equipment, handling, and placement of cables and/or conduit per project requirements.
• Clean and prepare work locations to eliminate potential hazards
• Have knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Gather and manage materials, consumables, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to hand excavate trenches and remove, fill, or compact native materials
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads, providing hand or audio signals to operators/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.
• Turn valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.
• Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines, maintenance reports filled out daily.
• All other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman.

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.
• Valid Drivers License
• CDL Preferred

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 Competitive Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Employee/family focused culture

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Industry-Leading Projects
• Safety-First 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 [email protected].

Lykos Energy, 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 Lykos Energy policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Lykos Energy, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Talent Acquisition Team.