Traveling Construction Laborer

Traveling Construction Laborer

Location: Abilene, TX
Schedule/Shift: Monday through Friday, five 10 hour shifts starting at 6:00 a.m.; weekends as needed
Pay:$17to $20 per hour

Job Summary

The Traveling Construction Laborer supports construction and telecommunications installation activities on a large data center project. The primary responsibility is spotting personnel working on lifts and supporting safe operations in confined or restricted work areas. Additional duties include site preparation, material handling, groundwork, and general labor assistance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a spotter for personnel operating lifts, monitoring surrounding activity and communicating potential hazards.
• Support safe movement of personnel and equipment in tight or restricted work areas.
• Prepare work areas by removing debris, hazards, and unnecessary materials.
• Load, unload, identify, and distribute building materials, low voltage cabling, tools, and equipment to installation teams.
• Operate basic construction equipment, pneumatic tools, and motorized machinery within assigned training and authorization.
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, and compact earth to support underground utility and telecommunications installations.
• Assist with erecting and dismantling scaffolding, temporary shoring, bracing, barricades, and traffic control signs as directed.
• Provide general labor support to technicians, electricians, and site foremen.
• Follow OSHA requirements, site safety procedures, and required personal protective equipment practices.
• Clean work areas daily, organize tool storage, and dispose of waste materials according to site procedures and applicable requirements.

Job Requirements

• Ability to perform general construction labor, material handling, and site cleanup duties.
• Ability to remain attentive while spotting lift operations and communicate hazards clearly.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and direction from field leadership.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving lifting, carrying, digging, standing, and walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to use basic construction tools and equipment safely within provided training.
• Availability to travel and work the required schedule, including weekends as needed.

Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

• Contract to hire opportunity with a 640 hour conversion period.
• Two openings available.
• Daily per diem of $75.
• Shared housing provided, with leadership and a team vehicle assigned to each house for coordinated transportation.
• Onsite shuttle buses circulate throughout the project campus beginning at 4:00 a.m.
• Follow designated site access routes and avoid unpaved county roads.

About Equiliem

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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