Construction General Laborer

Thrasher Group•Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrasher is a family-owned contractor specializing in waterproofing, foundations, and concrete repair. The company trains new team members from day one on its tools, processes, and safety standards. Employees can advance from Installer to Lead Installer to Team Lead based on skill. Lead Installers and Team Leads are eligible for uncapped bonuses tied to crew efficiency. The role includes preparing for and completing installation jobs, following customer and production processes, maintaining safe work practices, and collecting payment when jobs are complete. Work is Monday through Friday, with early starts and early finishes and no weekend work. The company describes the position as year-round, with no seasonal layoffs. Starting pay is $17–$21 per hour depending on experience, plus bonus potential. Bonus-eligible crew members reportedly average $35–$55 per hour in total compensation, and top performers can earn up to $150,000 annually. Overtime is paid. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with a 5% match, two weeks of PTO, holiday pay, and per diem for overnight travel. The position has physical requirements involving reading materials, communicating, using a computer or tablet, moving around, inspecting lower-level areas, and driving. Work includes sedentary, light, medium, and heavy tasks with varying lifting requirements.

Requirements

No prior experience is required; the company provides training.
Must be able to read materials, communicate with others, and use a computer or tablet.
Must be able to move around, inspect things at lower levels, and drive.
Must meet the described lifting and physical-work demands, including occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and frequent lifting up to 50 pounds in heavy-work tasks.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow the company's tools, processes, and safety standards.
Review job specifications and load the truck for the job.
Complete installations at or below the defined labor percentage.
Follow Customer Messaging and Production Core Process and leave each home cleaner than it was found.
Collect payment when the job is complete.
Work safely and consistently, and report safety concerns when noticed.
As a Lead Installer or Team Lead, contribute to crew efficiency, which determines bonus potential.