Installer - Construction General Laborer

Groundworks•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Installers travel to residential or commercial buildings to install foundation and water management solutions. They troubleshoot problems with assigned work, test equipment, and clean up job sites after completing the work. Working alongside experienced crews and with company-provided training and equipment, they help deliver solutions that protect customers’ properties. The role involves general construction labor, assisting with installations under supervision, carrying materials, and entering confined spaces such as crawl spaces and basements to perform repairs. Installers work outdoors in varying weather conditions and are expected to follow safety standards, company policies, and supervisor instructions. Reliable, punctual attendance and professional, collaborative conduct are essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of trade-specific installation tools and correct equipment use.
Previous experience working in the construction industry.
Valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform strenuous labor, walk and stand for long periods, and work under adverse conditions.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Perform general construction labor tasks, including digging, backfilling trenches, and site cleanup.
Assist with product and service installations under supervision.
Load, carry, and deliver materials weighing up to 50 pounds to and from job sites.
Enter confined spaces, including crawl spaces and basements, to perform repairs.
Work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.
Follow instructions and adhere to company policies, including safety and workplace conduct policies.
Build positive relationships and support team goals.
Maintain professionalism and integrity and uphold the company’s reputation.
Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisors to support project success.
Report to work on time reliably each working day.
Travel to residential or commercial buildings to install equipment, troubleshoot assigned work, test equipment, and clean up after job completion.

Benefits

Competitive base pay plus a bonus paid per job.
Best-in-class certification program and career growth opportunities.
Tools and transportation to the job site provided.
One free pair of Red Wing work boots provided each year.
Performance-based recognition, trips, and events.
Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday events, and volunteer events.
Promotion from within, reportedly 80% of the time.
Employee Ownership Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Two weeks of PTO and six paid holidays.
US: Medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid maternity leave.
Canada: Medical, dental, long- and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.