Traveling Installer

Essel; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Essel is seeking a Traveling Skilled Laborer / Booth Installer to join our installation team. You will travel to job sites nationwide to assemble, install, and dismantle booths, modular structures and displays. Ideal candidates have construction or carpentry experience and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced team.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, using common hand and power tools, and maintaining safety throughout installations and teardown at client locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in carpentry, construction, installation, or skilled labor.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to read tape measures and take basic measurements.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds+ repeatedly.
• Willingness to travel extensively including overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install prefabricated booths, modular structures, displays, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret installation drawings, layouts, and basic assembly instructions.
• Use hand and power tools including drills, impact drivers, saws, levels, and measuring tools.
• Measure, level, align, and secure components for accurate installation.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, equipment, and tools.
• Assist with tear-down and relocation of booth systems as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company and customer safety procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tape measures

Valid driver’s license

Travel readiness

Tools

Drills

Impact drivers

Saw

Levels

Measuring tapes

Ladders

Job description

We are seeking a Traveling Skilled Laborer / Booth Installer to join our installation team. In this role, you will travel to job sites across the country to assemble, install, and dismantle prefabricated booths, modular structures, retail displays, and custom installations. This position is ideal for someone with construction or carpentry experience who enjoys traveling, working with their hands, and being part of a fast-paced team.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable using hand and power tools while working in a variety of environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install prefabricated booths, modular structures, displays, and fixtures
• Read and interpret installation drawings, layouts, and basic assembly instructions
• Use hand and power tools including drills, impact drivers, saws, levels, and measuring tools
• Measure, level, align, and secure components to ensure accurate installation
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, equipment, and tools
• Assist with tear-down and relocation of booth systems when required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company and customer safety procedures
• Work efficiently with the installation team to meet project schedules and deadlines
• Report any installation issues or material shortages to the project lead
• Represent the company professionally while working at customer locations nationwide

• 2+ years of carpentry, construction, installation, or skilled labor experience
• Experience using common hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic measurements
• Physically able to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
• Comfortable standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on your feet throughout the day
• Strong work ethic with excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation to designated meeting locations
• Willingness to travel extensively for projects, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assembling trade show exhibits, modular buildings, retail fixtures, kiosks, or prefabricated structures
• Finish carpentry or millwork experience
• Experience with warehouse logistics or material handling
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Forklift or aerial lift certification (preferred but not required)

all standard benefits after 90 days.