Traveling Laborer

Midwest Services Group; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical insurance including vision and dental

Life insurance ($10,000 company-paid)

Employer-matched 401(k)

Per diem for 7 days a week while traveling

Job summary

Midwest Services Group is seeking dedicated individuals to build and maintain energy infrastructure across the U.S. Candidates should value safety and be ready to travel extensively for outdoor work. Responsibilities include operating power equipment, performing maintenance, and fostering client relationships. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and a Class A CDL license. Comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and paid vacations are offered.

Qualifications

• Must value safety and be willing to work in a drug-free environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• Physical fitness is necessary for outdoor work and travel.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors supporting critical infrastructure.
• Travel extensively to maximize operational reach.
• Perform sandblasting, pipe coating, and vegetation management activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Load securing

Basic technical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power equipment (trimmers, lawn mowers)

Job description

Overview

We are a leading provider of quality energy infrastructure services, restoration, and vegetation management. We work to improve the lives of those around us by maintaining the integrity of America’s infrastructure.

Build and maintain essential energy infrastructure across the U.S. while keeping job sites safe.

Responsibilities

• Work in the great outdoors with a team supporting critical infrastructure
• Maximize operational reach through extensive travel
• Gain hands‑on experience performing sandblasting, pipe coating, restoration and erosion control, and vegetation management activities
• Optimize site, truck, and equipment safety, efficiency, reliability, and longevity through proper operation, organization, inspection, and maintenance
• Facilitate smooth and safe vehicle and equipment operations through effective signaling and direction
• Build strong professional relationships with clients, landowners, and other associates

Qualifications

• Value safety and a drug‑free environment; safety is a way of life for you
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills; ready to work as a team to overcome challenges
• Driven by a pursuit of excellence; “good enough” is not in your vocabulary
• Willing to travel and work outdoors in nature, staying physically fit
• Experience operating power equipment such as trimmers, lawn mowers, and equipment rigs
• Familiar with securing loads for safe travel (tie‑downs, chains, pinch points)
• Basic technical skills for uploading photos and data, sending and receiving GPS points, and working with Google Earth KMZ files
• Open to working six days per week when needed
• Driver’s license and able to pass a background check, motor‑vehicle record check, and drug screen

Preferred (but not required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A CDL license
• Experience in the construction or pipeline industries

Benefits

• Meaningful work: Pipeline and vegetation management work plays a critical role in providing energy to communities, promoting safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance
• Supportive environment: Continuous training and growth opportunities to expand skills and earning potential. Collaborative leadership and full project delivery team support.
• Well‑being: Per diem for 7 days a week while traveling. Paid vacation and holidays. Medical insurance including vision and dental. Life insurance ($10,000 company‑paid). Disability insurance. Flexible spending account. Employer‑matched 401(k). High commitment to safety.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job‑related qualifications and merit.