Traveling Laborer / Equipment Operator
Confidential
Posted: March 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
A-Line is hiring Traveling Laborers to work on specialized transformer and electrical equipment decommissioning projects across the United States.
Required Skills
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
$65,000 – $80,000 annual salary (DOE)
Project bonuses based on safety and performance
$35 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
Paid time off / work-life balance
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 2-3 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.