Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Class A Truck Driver

Company: AIMS Companies

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Truck Driver has a valid Class A or B CDL with a tanker endorsement (hazmat endorsement is a PLUS). $1,500 cdl driver sign-on bonus. Truck Driver Sign-On Bonus.

Manufacturing Painter B (Multiple Shift Options)

Company: Lockheed Martin

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

You will be a Coating Specialist responsible for applying various types of protective coatings, primers, paints, inks, and finishes to detail parts and…

Residential Service Plumber – Join a Winning Team!

Company: A Star Heat and Air, Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Valid *driver’s license* with a clean driving record. *Valid tradesman or journeyman license*. Ensure all work complies with *local, state, and federal plumbing…

Electricians Needed: Make the Switch & Get $4,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Company: A Star Heat and Air, Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Licensed electrician- Preferred Tradesman/Journeyman/Master license. Generate sales based on customer needs.

Manufacturing Painter B (2nd Shift)

Company: Lockheed Martin

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

You will be a Coating Specialist responsible for applying various types of protective coatings, primers, paints, inks, and finishes to detail parts and…

Senior Graphic Designer (12 Month Contract)

Company: Zynga

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

3-10 years of graphic design experience, specifically in brand identity and the creation of mobile ad units driving engaging experiences.

Independent Sales Associate

Company: United Roofing & General Contractors

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Generate and manage leads through field prospecting, referrals, and company-provided sources. Comfortable working outdoors and climbing a ladder when needed.

Construction Laborer (Geosynthetic Liner)

Company: Chesapeake Containment

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Paid travel between job sites. Assisting others with basic welding and other liner duties. Year round work available installing liner.

CNC Mill Machinist

Company: Express Employment Professionals

Location: Pasadena, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Choose one of the following options to get started:*. As a premier staffing agency serving the Houston Bay Area, we’re dedicated to helping people and…

HVAC Tech with Sales Skills? Earn Big with Us!

Company: A Star Heat and Air, Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

*License:* Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. *Needs Assessment:* Evaluate customers’ HVAC systems during service calls to identify…

Custodian (Part-Time)

Company: City of Irving

Location: Irving, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Six months of related custodial experience, and formal or informal education and training which ensures the ability to communicate in English at a level…

Automatic Door Installer

Company: DH Pace

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Must possess valid driver's license and good driving record. If you have a mechanical and electrical aptitude and have experience with access control, hollow…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Per Diem tech roles?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs) $45–$60 per hour, mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $60–$90 per hour, senior (5+ yrs) $90–$120 per hour. Rates vary by region, stack, and client budget; for example, AWS architects in the Northeast can command $110–$130 per hour.
What skills and certifications are required for Per Diem positions?
Key certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA); Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Technical skills: Python, Java, Go, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, Spark, Snowflake, and security tooling like Palo Alto or Tenable.
Is remote work available for Per Diem roles?
Across our listings, 65% of Per Diem roles allow fully remote work, 20% require occasional on‑site visits to data centers, and 15% mandate presence at client headquarters. Eligibility is defined in the contract; remote roles often require 5‑day on‑call availability and secure VPN access.
What career progression paths exist for Per Diem professionals?
Per Diem experience can lead to contract-to-hire offers, permanent senior engineering roles, or independent consulting gigs. Building a portfolio of completed projects, maintaining certifications, and gathering client testimonials accelerate progression to solutions architect or principal engineer positions.
What are the current industry trends affecting Per Diem tech jobs?
Current trends show a surge in demand for cloud-native, edge computing, and AI/ML integration. Clients need rapid scaling during product launches, leading to short‑term Per Diem contracts in Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architecture, and data lake modernization.

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