Licensed Master Plumber
Company
Kodiak Labor Solutions
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
40 an hour
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Job Description
Licensed Master Plumber
Nationwide
STRONG PER DIEM
Location: Midwest U.S. (Data Center Project)
Pay: $40/hr + $150/day PER DIEM
Schedule: 6x10s (60 hrs./week)
Duration: 2-Year Project
Kodiak is hiring a Licensed Master Plumber for a large-scale Data Center construction project in the Midwest. This PER DIEM opportunity is open to candidates from any of the lower 48 states.
We offer steady, long-term work, premium per diem, and license reciprocity assistance — Kodiak covers all fees to reciprocate your license to Iowa if needed.
What You’ll Do:
• Install and test plumbing systems in new industrial/commercial construction.
• Supervise or guide apprentices/journeymen.
• Ensure code compliance and maintain safety standards.
What You Bring:
• Master Plumbing License from any U.S. state.
• Industrial/commercial construction experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
What You Receive:
• $40/hour PLUS $150/day PER DIEM
• Work all 6 days, get 7 days of per diem pay
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kodiak is an Equal Opportunity Employer, following all DOJ and EEOC fair employment laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Note: Kodiak cannot sponsor visas (H-1B, F-1, OPT, etc.). Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Company DescriptionAt KODIAK, we are dedicated to helping craft professionals build successful and rewarding careers in the construction industry. Whether you’re an experienced electrician, welder, millwright, or you’ve honed your skills in another trade, we can provide access to steady local and travel-dedicated employment, competitive pay, and opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile construction projects across the U.S.
Nationwide
STRONG PER DIEM
Location: Midwest U.S. (Data Center Project)
Pay: $40/hr + $150/day PER DIEM
Schedule: 6x10s (60 hrs./week)
Duration: 2-Year Project
Kodiak is hiring a Licensed Master Plumber for a large-scale Data Center construction project in the Midwest. This PER DIEM opportunity is open to candidates from any of the lower 48 states.
We offer steady, long-term work, premium per diem, and license reciprocity assistance — Kodiak covers all fees to reciprocate your license to Iowa if needed.
What You’ll Do:
• Install and test plumbing systems in new industrial/commercial construction.
• Supervise or guide apprentices/journeymen.
• Ensure code compliance and maintain safety standards.
What You Bring:
• Master Plumbing License from any U.S. state.
• Industrial/commercial construction experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
What You Receive:
• $40/hour PLUS $150/day PER DIEM
• Work all 6 days, get 7 days of per diem pay
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kodiak is an Equal Opportunity Employer, following all DOJ and EEOC fair employment laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Note: Kodiak cannot sponsor visas (H-1B, F-1, OPT, etc.). Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Company DescriptionAt KODIAK, we are dedicated to helping craft professionals build successful and rewarding careers in the construction industry. Whether you’re an experienced electrician, welder, millwright, or you’ve honed your skills in another trade, we can provide access to steady local and travel-dedicated employment, competitive pay, and opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile construction projects across the U.S.
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