Traveling Laborer

A-Lin; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

CDL training support

$45 daily per diem

Job summary

A-Line is seeking Traveling Laborers to work on transformer and electrical equipment decommissioning projects across the United States. You will travel with a team, dismantle equipment, and prepare materials for recycling and transport. Great fit for hands‑on workers who enjoy travel and operating heavy machinery.

Company offers first‑year earnings of $65,000–$80,000, per diem, travel expenses paid, insurance, 401(k) with match, CDL training support, and strong home time between projects.

Qualifications

• Team player with strong work ethic and safety awareness.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for project deployments.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites with a team across the United States.
• Dismantle transformers and electrical equipment.
• Use torch cutters and power tools to access equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment (telehandlers, boom lifts).
• Rig, load, and secure equipment onto flatbed trailers.
• Drive semi-truck and trailer between project sites.
• Follow strict safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Willingness to travel

Education

Class A CDL (training offered)

Tools

Torch cutters

Power tools

Telehandlers / Boom lifts

Job description

A-Line is hiring Traveling Laborers to work on specialized transformer and electrical equipment decommissioning projects across the United States.

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

• Ability to report to Waterloo, IA 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.