Construction General Laborer - Installer

Foundation Recovery Systems, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across the Nation. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

We are hiring Installers (Construction General Laborers) in Des Moines, IA. The Installer is a vital member of our crew and will travel (in a company-provided vehicle) to homes in the general area to install foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting solutions. Candidates with previous experience in construction, home services, trade work, general labor, and landscaping would be a great fit for this position.

What we provide for our General Labor employees:

• Bi-weekly Pay & bonus opportunities
• All tools & transportation to the job site included
• Full-time nonseasonal work, we work year-round!
• Employee Ownership Program
• Company-sponsored certification programs & career development
• Competitive and rewarding, family-oriented culture
• Advanced leadership training opportunities as a laborer - become a Foreman in 1 year
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) retirement program with a company match, 2 weeks paid time off & 6 holidays

Job Responsibilities as a General Laborer:

• Working on a high-performance team serving customers in our local area. You’ll be traveling around the area and working in our customer's homes
• installing our products and services under the supervision of trained professionals
• Be a team player who will do whatever it takes to win for you, your team and the organization
• Ability to listen well and follow instructions closely
• Ability to grind it out every day knowing that hard work is rewarded

What is required to join our team as a General Laborer - Installer:

• Loads and delivers materials from the warehouse to the work site
• Performs set-up and clean-up tasks at the work site
• Digs and back-fill trenches/holes when necessary
• Lifts heavy objects
• Walks and stand for long periods of time
• Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
• Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Valid driver's license preferred, but not required

Physical requirements:

• The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor.
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• The employee must have excellent stamina.
• Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required.