Construction General Laborer

Thrasher Group•Fort Madison, IA

About The Position

Thrasher is a family-owned contractor specializing in waterproofing, foundations, and concrete repair. The Construction General Laborer role starts as an Installer, with training provided on 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 job involves reviewing job specifications, loading the truck, completing installations within defined labor targets, following customer and production processes, leaving homes clean, and collecting payment when work is complete. Employees are expected to work safely and promptly report safety concerns. The position offers weekday work with early starts and finishes and no weekend work. Overtime is paid, and the employer describes year-round stability 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 may earn up to $150,000 annually. The role has physical demands that include reading materials, communicating, using a computer or tablet, moving around, inspecting at lower levels, driving, and lifting loads of varying weights. Employment offers are contingent on successful background checks; employment history, education, and other relevant information may be verified.

Requirements

No prior experience is required; the employer provides training.
Ability to read materials, communicate with others, and use a computer or tablet.
Ability to move around, inspect things at lower levels, and drive.
Ability to meet the stated lifting and physical-work demands.
Successful background check as a condition of an employment offer.

Responsibilities

Learn installation tools, processes, and safety standards through employer-provided training.
Progress from Installer to Lead Installer to Team Lead based on skill.
Follow the Customer Messaging and Production Core Process and leave each home cleaner than it was found.
Review job specifications and load the truck.
Complete installations at or below the defined labor percentage.
Collect payment when the job is complete.
Work safely and report safety concerns promptly.