Traveling Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

***This position requires overnight, nationwide travel***

Job Description

The Traveling Laborer prepares commercial and retail facility flooring for concrete resurfacing by grinding, polishing, and repairing concrete surfaces. This role operates a variety of hand and power tools, including industrial grinders and polishers, to restore and finish concrete floors to a high standard. The work is physically demanding, involves frequent kneeling and manual tasks, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while maintaining strict safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial and retail facility flooring for concrete resurfacing according to project specifications.
• Operate hand tools and power tools to grind and smooth concrete surfaces.
• Use diamatic grinders, polisher machines, and caulking tools to repair and restore cracks and imperfections in concrete before final preparation.
• Perform detailed hand work on bent knees for extended periods to ensure precise surface finishing.
• Handle and move materials, equipment, and tools safely, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate dust, fumes, and noise exposure.
• Work efficiently in close proximity to other workers and equipment while maintaining situational awareness and safe practices.
• Adapt to varying work schedules, including 10–12 hour days while traveling, and occasional overtime or weekend work as needed.
• Travel regularly for projects, balancing periods of overnight travel with local work as directed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and care for company-provided tools and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with concrete surfaces, including grinding, polishing, or resurfacing.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Background in construction, general labor, heavy lifting, or outdoor work environments.
• Comfort with physically demanding tasks, including frequent kneeling and manual hand work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Understanding of basic safety practices related to dust, fumes, noise, and working around equipment.
• Reliability and willingness to work 10–12 hour days while traveling to maximize productivity on the road.
• Ability to travel regularly, including overnight stays, and balance 50% travel with 50% local work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in flooring, epoxy application, or concrete polishing is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with diamatic grinders, polisher machines, and caulking tools is a plus.
• Comfort working in close proximity to other workers and equipment in active job sites.
• Willingness to follow detailed safety protocols and wear all required PPE.
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays and overtime when project needs require.
• Ability to adapt to alternating periods of 3–4 weeks of travel followed by 3–4 weeks of local work.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic in physically demanding construction environments.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, financial security, and time away from work. Full-time team members enjoy competitive pay, medical insurance with a substantial employer contribution toward premiums, plus dental and vision coverage. Basic life insurance is provided, and a Health Savings Account includes a company match up to $1,500 per year. A 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% helps build long-term financial stability, and AFLAC supplemental insurance offers additional protection. Paid Time Off (PTO) supports rest and work-life balance. For overnight travel, lodging is paid and a daily per diem is provided, reflecting a culture that values employees’ well-being and recognizes the demands of field-based work.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily on job sites in commercial and retail facilities, working Monday through Friday on a 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shift, with occasional Saturdays and overtime as needed. The position involves approximately 50% overnight travel and 50% local work, typically structured in cycles of 3–4 weeks traveling followed by 3–4 weeks working locally. When traveling, technicians generally work 10–12 hour days, with paid lodging and a $30 per diem provided for overnight stays. The work is physically demanding and takes place in environments where grinding concrete generates significant dust, and exposure to fumes and noise is possible. Strict safety guidelines are in place, and PPE is required, including steel-toed boots, a hard hat, and potentially a respirator, which is provided by the company. Employees work in close proximity to coworkers and equipment on active construction sites. Dress attire consists of steel toe boots, jeans without holes, and high-visibility bright-colored shirts to ensure visibility and safety on the job.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westfield, IN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Westfield,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.