#6Hiring
Polaris Forge 2
Harwood, ND · Vertical / MEP
Pay$65/hr
Per diem$150/day
ScheduleFirst shift
Iowa-level pay just outside Fargo, with per diem for anyone living 60+ miles away.
Stay in Fargo about 20 min · West Fargo about 25 min · Moorhead MN about 25 min
Left after a room $37/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Cass County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Electrician - Data CenterTradesmen International | $65 | $150 (60+ mi) | First shift | Oct 13 |
| Per diem terms Only if you live 60+ miles from the siteDay one North Dakota license or a reciprocating state | ||||
- Owner / developer
- Applied Digital
- End user
- Oracle (leased)
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- A 280 MW campus funded by a $2.15B bond in March 2026.
Watch out North Dakota journeyman license or a reciprocating state. North Dakota winter is a real factor.
Ask before you sign
Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: Valley News Live, Mar 10 2026
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026