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Traveling Laborer / Equipment Operator

A-Line
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

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.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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