Best Sites for Traveling Construction Jobs in Colorado
Travel work and per-diem assignments pay a premium, especially in industrial and power construction. These boards and firms specialize in getting experienced craft workers on the road.
Last updated 2026-06-27
How we chose
We selected resources built for travel and per-diem work, weighting trade relevance for industrial craft and real per-diem opportunities over generalist volume.
Showing options that serve Colorado — local Colorado programs are ranked first, followed by national resources available statewide.
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Tradesmen International specializes in skilled-craft labor for commercial and industrial contractors. Workers are employed by Tradesmen and deployed to client job sites, which can mean steady local work or higher-paying travel and shutdown/turnaround assignments with per diem. It's a fast route to paid work for welders, pipefitters, electricians, and laborers without hunting individual postings.
Why we like it: It's one of the largest craft staffing firms, so experienced workers can get placed quickly — and it's a strong path into per-diem travel work.
- +Fast placement for experienced craft
- +Access to travel and per-diem assignments
- +No cost to the worker
- –Best for those with real trade experience
- –Work is project-based and can be intermittent
- –Pay/benefits vary by client assignment
A niche job board for traveling and per-diem craft work — power, nuclear, industrial, and shutdown/turnaround jobs.
Why we like it: It's a long-standing go-to for road work in power and industrial trades, with real per-diem postings.
- +Focused on travel/per-diem
- +Strong in power/industrial
- –Dated interface
- –Best for experienced craft only
A job board built specifically for traveling construction and craft workers seeking per-diem assignments nationwide.
Why we like it: Purpose-built for the travel/per-diem niche, so listings are relevant for road warriors.
- +Travel/per-diem focus
- +Covers many craft trades
- –Smaller than generalist boards
At a glance
| Resource | Cost | Experience | Coverage | Time to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesmen International | Free | Some experience required | Branch Based | Apply online, then a branch interview |
| Roadtechs | Free | Some experience required | Nationwide | Varies |
| RoadDogJobs | Free | Related experience helps | Nationwide | Varies |
| Craft Recruiting (AllCraftJobs) | Free | Some experience required | Nationwide | Varies |
| Grus Construction Personnel | Free | Some experience required | Nationwide | Varies |
Job boards
Craft Recruiting (AllCraftJobs)
Job board · National
A skilled-craft job portal listing direct-hire construction and industrial openings from major North American contractors.
Best for: Craft workers seeking direct-hire roles with large industrial/heavy-civil contractors
Staffing agencies
Grus Construction Personnel
Staffing agency · National
A national construction staffing firm placing skilled craftsmen on commercial and industrial projects, with travel and per-diem roles.
Best for: Experienced industrial/commercial craftsmen seeking travel + per-diem work
FieldForce Solutions
Staffing agency · National
A national skilled-trades staffing agency placing craft workers on construction, industrial, and energy projects coast to coast.
Best for: Industrial-craft travelers in power, petrochemical, and manufacturing
Trillium Construction Services
Staffing agency · Branch Based
A construction-focused staffing firm placing skilled craft and laborers on commercial and industrial projects, including travel work.
Best for: Craft workers wanting commercial/industrial placements, including travel jobs
Frequently asked questions
What pays more — local or travel construction work?▾
Travel and per-diem work typically pays more thanks to per-diem allowances and overtime, especially on industrial shutdowns and turnarounds.
Do I need experience for travel work?▾
Usually yes. Travel and per-diem assignments generally expect proven craft skills, since you're deployed quickly to client sites.
How does per-diem pay work?▾
Per diem is a daily allowance for lodging and meals on top of your wage, typically untaxed if you maintain a permanent tax home — ask each employer how their per-diem policy is structured.
Which trades see the most travel work?▾
Welding, pipefitting, boilermaking, and electrical work are especially common on industrial shutdowns, turnarounds, and pipeline projects that draw travel crews nationwide.
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Green building & resilience credentials in Colorado
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Up to $30,000 per home · Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026
- FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) incl. FY2026 Swift Current Grant or rebateProvisional · checked Oct 21, 2026
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Energy · Colorado
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Up to $14,000 per home · Closed as of Oct 21, 2026
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