Job Title: Traveling Construction Laborer

Job Description

The Traveling Construction Laborer supports the installation, testing, removal, and replacement of petroleum tanks, piping, and related equipment for fueling and automotive service facilities. This role involves frequent travel, physically demanding field construction work, and the operation of heavy equipment and power tools while consistently following established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and testing petroleum storage tanks, piping systems, and associated fueling equipment.
• Support the removal and proper disposal of old petroleum equipment in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Move, secure, install, build, load, and unload construction materials and equipment on job sites.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols on every job to protect yourself, the team, and the environment.
• Operate power tools, skid loaders, air compressors, forklifts, and other related tools and equipment as required.
• Perform manual construction work in the field, including mechanical and electrical tasks related to petroleum fueling systems.
• Work effectively in a field construction environment, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Travel regularly to job sites, work out of town, and stay overnight on a frequent basis.
• Collaborate with technicians and other team members to complete projects efficiently and to quality standards.
• Remain flexible with work hours, including early start times, late evenings, and extended weeks when projects require completion.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, equipment, and company vehicle.
• Uphold company policies and represent the organization professionally at customer locations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a construction-related field, preferably involving service, field construction, or heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform manual construction work, including lifting, carrying, and handling materials and tools.
• Ability to operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, air compressors, and various power tools.
• Comfort working with mechanical and electrical components in a field construction setting.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to meet insurability requirements and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to work out of town and stay overnight on a frequent basis.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work up to 60 or more hours per week when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Comfort working with petroleum fuels and in environments where getting dirty is common.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and work practices consistently.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to get along well with technicians and other colleagues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical, electrical, or heavy equipment work.
• Ability to adapt to varying daily schedules, including early mornings and late nights.
• Comfort working in a specialty contracting environment focused on petroleum fueling systems and automotive service equipment.
• Willingness to be part of an on-call rotation after approximately one year, typically about every seven weeks.
• Ability to work independently in a designated territory once trained.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with openness to high-earning potential through additional hours.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a diverse team whose interests may include outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, sports, or farm life.

Why Work Here?

Join a close-knit, family-owned organization that values teamwork, mutual respect, and long-term growth. You will have the opportunity to move quickly into leadership roles, with a clear fast track to management for those who perform well and take initiative. The company supports your professional development, including helping you obtain a CDL A, and provides a dedicated truck and territory once you are trained. You can enjoy substantial earning potential with as many hours as you wish to take on, while working alongside a team of technicians from diverse backgrounds in a supportive, collaborative culture.

Work Environment

This role is with a specialty contractor focused on designing, installing, and servicing petroleum fueling systems and automotive servicing equipment across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Work is primarily in the field at customer sites, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions, and involv