Traveling Laborer

Installation Technician

The Installation Technician will install and repair fabric or metal buildings. As a fabric or metal building installation technician, you will primarily be involved in all aspects of building erection. This position requires travel for 40 to 50 weeks per year. Most construction crews will be on the jobsite up to a week at a time but will be home most weekends. Work will be performed throughout Iowa, with some projects requiring overnight travel if more than two hours away. Accommodation and a daily meal per diem are provided for overnight travel. Crews meet at the shop in Clermont, IA, daily or weekly as required and travel to and from the jobsite via a company truck. Travel time from the shop to the jobsite is paid one way.

Responsibilities

• Affix and position fabric or metal buildings in a designated location and complete the set-up process.
• Ensure the building is installed safely and supports functionality for optimal performance.
• Carry and handle materials without the use of a forklift.
• Install columns, mainframes, girts, purlins, wall sheeting, and insulation.
• Install gutters, downspouts, windows, and doors.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order.
• Assist with inventory as needed.
• Maintain and repair buildings.
• Assemble and set up necessary machinery or equipment.
• Use blueprints or diagrams for installation.
• Perform minor concrete work, wood post and I-beam foundations, steel erection, and associated construction tasks.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, work in a team environment, and take pride in your work.
• Exhibit punctuality, good manners, communication skills, and maintain a well-groomed appearance.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a 401K plan, health, dental, and vision insurance with the company covering 75% of health insurance costs. Benefit from nine paid holidays and accrue PTO / sick time up to four weeks per year. Receive a daily per diem for meals and company-paid hotel accommodations during overnight travels.

Work Environment

Work environments vary with each project. Expect changing conditions, moderate moving machinery, dust, and occasional exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and water. The role involves working outdoors in moderate weather conditions with moderate noise levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sabetha, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sabetha,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

About Aerotek :

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 solving for 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.

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.