Skilled Laborer

PACK Power LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavav

Job summary

PACK Power LLC is seeking a skilled Construction Laborer to work on job sites nationwide. The role emphasizes physical labor, equipment operation, and support for installation of high/medium voltage infrastructure within renewable and utility markets.

The position requires safety compliance, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, operate hand tools, and coordinate with crews to ensure efficient project progress. Per diem is provided on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6–12 months of construction experience
• Equipment Operator certifications as required for operated equipment
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Assist with installation and physically demanding tasks (loading reels, fueling equipment, threading equipment)
• Handle hand tools, lift up to 50 lbs, load materials, hand compact soil, assist in underground utility installation
• Assist threading equipment, handling, and placement of cables and/or conduit per project requirements
• Clean and prepare work locations to eliminate hazards
• Know equipment functions, operating, diagnosing problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
• Gather and manage materials, consumables, and waste on site and load onto trucks
• Excavate trenches and manage native materials
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and provide signals to operators/crew
• Communicate clearly to ensure understanding of duties and safety rules
• Operate valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps
• Perform maintenance like cleaning, greasing and oiling machines; complete maintenance reports
• All other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman

Skills

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Reading and understanding rules

Mechanical aptitude

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equipment Operator certifications

Valid Driver's License

CDL preferred

Job description

Position Scope

Responsible for working alongside other craft workers in physical labor on jobsites and potentiallyoperatingvarious typesof equipment whilemaintaininga clean,safeand 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’llreceive a daily per diem toassistwith 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 andcomply withall Company and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to workhands onwith installation andassistcrew members with physical tasks asrequired(i.e.loading reels, fueling equipment, threading equipment,etc).
• Primarily focusedon the physical aspects ofinstallationprocess. Ensure capabilitiesextend to operating hand tools,lifting upwards of 50lbs, loading materials, handcompacting soil, andassistingin the installation of underground utilities.
• Assistwith the threading equipment, handling, and placement of cables and/or conduit per project requirements.
• Clean and prepare work locations toeliminatepotential hazards
• Haveknowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating,detectsorassessesproblems, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Gather andmanage materials, consumables,and wasteproductfrom 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,providinghandor audio signalsto operators/crew members.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly,listenand 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,greasingand oilingmachines,maintenance reports filled out daily.
• Allother 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 constructionor equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Equipment Operator certifications asrequiredper equipment beingoperated.
• ValidDriversLicense
• 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,operatingand 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, weightmeasurementand volume.
• Ability to understand units of force, pressure and torque and applyappropriate toolingadjustments for each.
• Commonsenseunderstanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin 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, judgedistancesand 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 [e-mail].

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 PackPower 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.