Equipment Operator - Cable Install

About the Role

Responsible for operating various types of equipment including front end loaders, excavators, backhoes, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, marookas, and motor graders to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, common excavation, trench backfill, rough grade reclaim/finish grade roadway, and 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.

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate on uneven terrain and excavate/backfill native materials using various pieces of construction equipment.
• Stockpile and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA.
• 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.
• Communicate clearly, listen, and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations requiring immediate response.
• Assist with miscellaneous labor tasks of installation.
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning tracks/buckets, greasing and oiling machines, and fueling.
• Conduct regular thorough equipment inspections including track tension checks and mechanical troubleshooting; fill out inspection/maintenance reports daily.
• Maintain consistent, smooth, and accurate trench depths.
• Assess soil conditions and adjust accordingly.
• Work in and navigate equipment in varying weather conditions including snow, mud, or extreme temperatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman that align with project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Hand-eye-foot coordination for precise machine movements.
• Ability to safely enter and exit equipment.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
• Understand units of force, pressure, and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately; make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Benefits

• 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.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.