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Installer - Construction General Laborer

$40k - $50k
Full-time

Groundworks Operations, LLC Careers

Job Description

Job Description

Do you take pride in hands on work that delivers results you can see and stand behind?

At Groundworks, North America's leader in foundation solutions, our Installers play a critical role in transforming homes and protecting what matters most to our customers. Working alongside experienced crews and supported by industry‑leading training and equipment, you’ll install proven foundation and water management solutions that make a lasting impact . If you thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment and want a stable career with growth opportunities with an award-winning company, this role is built for you.

Installers are responsible for traveling to a residential or commercial building to install equipment, troubleshoot problems with the work assigned, test the equipment, and clean up the job after completion.

Duties and Responsibilities  

  • Perform general construction labor tasks including digging, back-filling trenches, and site clean-up.
  • Assist with the installation of products and services under supervision.
  • Load, carry, and deliver heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) to and from job sites.
  • Enter confined spaces such as crawl spaces and basements to perform repairs.
  • Work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.
  • Follow instructions closely and adhere to company policies, including safety and workplace conduct.
  • Foster teamwork by building positive relationships and supporting team goals.
  • Maintain professionalism, integrity, and uphold the company’s reputation.
  • Assist with additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to ensure project success.
  • It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use of equipment
  • Previous experience working in the construction industry 
  • Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
  • Ability to Lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions

  • Walks and stand for long periods of time 
  • Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions 

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly pay + bonus paid per job ($40k-50k/yr avg)

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($40-50k avg.)

  • Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth

  • Tools & transportation to the job site provided

  • Free pair of Red Wing work boots provided every year

  • Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events

  • Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events

  • Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time 

  • When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!

  • Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

  • US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave 

  • Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance

Company Description

Our Tribe

As the nation’s largest privately held foundation services company, we do things differently than the typical contractor. We live up to our word and the exceptional service our customers have come to expect from us. It’s the Groundworks difference.

Our strength does not lie in our numbers, but in our people and their experience and expertise. We are a nationwide family of visionaries who put our customers first and set out to accomplish what no other foundation repair company has ever accomplished before.

Today, with more than 5000 employees in 61 locations, Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation services company. The combined companies have helped over 1 million homeowners protect and repair their most valuable asset, their home.

Company Description

Our Tribe\r\n\r\nAs the nation’s largest privately held foundation services company, we do things differently than the typical contractor. We live up to our word and the exceptional service our customers have come to expect from us. It’s the Groundworks difference.\r\n\r\nOur strength does not lie in our numbers, but in our people and their experience and expertise. We are a nationwide family of visionaries who put our customers first and set out to accomplish what no other foundation repair company has ever accomplished before.\r\n\r\nToday, with more than 5000 employees in 61 locations, Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation services company. The combined companies have helped over 1 million homeowners protect and repair their most valuable asset, their home.

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