Traveling Construction Laborer — Per Diem & Housing

Equiliem; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing provided

Team vehicle

Daily per diem $75

Onsite shuttle

Job summary

Equiliem seeks a Traveling Construction Laborer to support a large data center project in Abilene, TX. The role focuses on spotting personnel on lifts, aiding safe operations, and handling general labor duties.

Work is Monday–Friday with five 10-hour shifts starting at 6:00 a.m., weekends as needed. Pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour. This contract-to-hire includes a $75 daily per diem, shared housing, and coordinated team transport.

Qualifications

• General construction labor and site cleanup responsibilities.
• Ability to spot hazards and communicate clearly.
• Must follow safety procedures and direction from field leadership.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, dig, stand, and walk.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a spotter for lifts and monitor activity for hazards.
• Support safe movement of personnel and equipment in tight areas.
• Prepare work areas by removing debris and hazards.
• Load/unload materials, cabling, tools, and equipment to teams.
• Operate basic construction equipment within training and authorization.
• Dig trenches and backfill to support utilities and installations.
• Assist with erecting scaffolding and signs as directed.
• Provide general labor support to technicians and foremen.
• Follow OSHA requirements and site safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and manage tool storage and waste.

Skills

General construction labor

Spotting lifts

Safety procedures

Physical tasks

Tools

Basic construction tools

Job description

Equiliem seeks a Traveling Construction Laborer to support a large data center project in Abilene, TX. The role focuses on spotting personnel on lifts, aiding safe operations, and handling general labor duties.

Work is Monday–Friday with five 10-hour shifts starting at 6:00 a.m., weekends as needed. Pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour. This contract-to-hire includes a $75 daily per diem, shared housing, and coordinated team transport.