Equipment Operator

Position Scope

Responsible for operating various types of equipment including, but not limited to, front end loaders, excavators, backhoes, 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.

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.

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 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.

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operate equipment proficiently, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detecting or assessing 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; conduct regular thorough equipment inspections including but not limited to track tension checks and mechanical troubleshooting. Inspection/maintenance reports shall be filled out daily
• Maintaining consistent, smooth, and accurate trench depths
• Assess soil conditions and adjust accordingly
• Ability to work in and navigate equipment in varying weather conditions including but not limited to snow, mud, or extreme temperatures
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman that align with project specific requirements

• Hand‑eye‑foot coordination for precise machine movements
• Ability to safely enter and exit equipment
• Ability and willingness to work safely inside and out of equipment

• 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

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and…