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Per Diem Rig Welders Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

A-Line

Traveling Laborer

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Project bonuses based on safety and performance * $45 daily per diem for meals while traveling ... Rig, load, and secure equipment onto flatbed trailers * Drive semi-truck and trailer to and from ...

A Line Tds, Inc.

Traveling Laborer

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Project bonuses based on safety and performance * $45 daily per diem for meals while traveling ... Rig, load, and secure equipment onto flatbed trailers * Drive semi-truck and trailer to and from ...

CAT Scale

Traveling Maintenance Team

Walcott, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We cover all your job-related transportation and hotel expenses each night and offer $56 per diem ... Must be mechanically inclined and able to clean, paint, handle minor electrical work, welding, and ...

CAT Scale Company

Traveling Maintenance Team

Walcott, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We cover all your job-related transportation and hotel expenses each night and offer $56 per diem ... Must be mechanically inclined and able to clean, paint, handle minor electrical work, welding, and ...

CAT SCALE COMPANY

Traveling Maintenance Team

Walcott, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We cover all your job-related transportation and hotel expenses each night and offer $56 per diem ... Must be mechanically inclined and able to clean, paint, handle minor electrical work, welding, and ...

The Driller LLC

Construction Laborer

Pleasant Hill, IA · On-site

$56K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... welding pipe, and other related construction activities. Essential job duties include climbing ... Paid Travel Time in Company Vehicles, Provided Hotels and Per Diem * Safety Boots and Prescription ...

The Driller LLC

CDL-A Truck Driver - Regional

Pleasant Hill, IA · On-site

$1.2K - $1.7K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... welders, plates, sheeting, etc. in a secure manner for transport that prevents damage or loss ... Paid Travel Time in Company Vehicles, Provided Hotels and Per Diem * Safety Boots and Prescription ...

ForceSource

Truck Driver CDL-A

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... welders, plates, sheeting, etc in a secure manner for transport that prevents damage or loss. • ... and Per Diem • Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses Reimbursement Program • Personal ...

ForceSource

Truck Driver CDL-A

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... welders, plates, sheeting, etc. in a secure manner for transport that prevents damage or loss ... Paid Travel Time in Company Vehicles, Provided Hotels and Per Diem* Safety Boots and Prescription ...

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What is the difference between Per Diem Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectPer Diem Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., API, ASME)Welding certifications (e.g., API, ASME)
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, drilling platformsPipeline construction sites, underground or aboveground
Industry UsageOil & gas drilling, offshore explorationPipeline installation, maintenance, and repair

Per Diem Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require similar welding certifications and often work in the oil and gas industry. However, Per Diem Rig Welders primarily work offshore on drilling rigs, while Pipeline Welders focus on pipeline construction and repair, usually on land. Their roles are distinct but share overlapping skills and industry applications.

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Traveling Laborer

A-Line

Waterloo, IA • On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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


Must live within a 50-mile radius of Waterloo, IA and be able to reliably report to Waterloo for scheduled project departures.


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

  • Must live within 50 miles of Waterloo, IA. Regular reporting to Waterloo is required 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.