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A-Line

Traveling Laborer

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$46,399 / year median in Iowa

+4% projected growth

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A-Line is hiring Traveling Laborers to work on specialized transformer and electrical equipment decommissioning projects across the United States. Must live within a 50-mile radius of Waterloo, IA and be able to reliably report to Waterloo for scheduled project departures. Our laborers travel as a team to customer sites where we dismantle and prepare large electrical equipment for recycling and transport. If you enjoy hands-on work, traveling, and operating heavy equipment, this is a great opportunity to join a growing company serving major energy providers. Pay & Benefits Earn $65,000 - $80,000 in your first year Project bonuses based on safety and performance $45 daily per diem for meals while traveling All travel expenses paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Company support for CDL training and licensing Work life balance / generous home time between projects What You'll Do Travel to job sites across the United States with a team Dismantle transformers and other electrical equipment Use torch cutters and power tools to open equipment Operate telehandlers, boom lifts, and other heavy equipment Rig, load, and secure equipment onto flatbed trailers Drive semi-truck and trailer to and from project sites Follow strict safety and environmental procedures Schedule & Travel Travel nationwide for projects up to 2 weeks at a time Must be able to commute to and from Waterloo, Iowa before and after all jobs Travel as teams in company provided trucks Lodging provided while traveling (team members share hotel rooms) What We're Looking For Must live within 50 miles of Waterloo, IA. Regular reporting to Waterloo is required for project departures. Valid driver's license required Class A CDL required (company will assist the right candidate with CDL training) Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team-based environment Ability to pass background checks required by certain customer sites Ability to pass post offer drug test and physical Comfortable working at heights up to 60 feet Preferred Experience Construction, industrial, or demolition work Previous travel work preferred Experience operating forklifts or heavy equipment Experience using hand tools or cutting metals Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs Comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors A-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer.