Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Thrasher, Inc Construction Apprentice in Fort Madison, Iowa

At Thrasher Foundation Repair, we believe in providing training, growth, safety, and opportunities to thrive. We will teach you what you need to know as a Construction Apprentice / General Laborer so you can grow and advance to the level of running your own crew / team. We recently merged with Bix Basement Systems and are excited to continue their legacy while bringing our award winning culture - along with 45+ year history helping homeowners with water, foundation, and concrete solutions.

WHY US? OUR EMPLOYEES FEEL: challenged, fulfilled, engaged, rewarded, supported through a family feel and fun environment.

  • FAMILY FEEL: employee Voted Best Places to Work for 5+ years in multiple cities. Better Business Bureau 5-time Integrity Award winner in Omaha.

  • COMPENSATION: learn to think like a business owner & be rewarded. Top performers earn $85-$120k

  • STABILITY: year round work, NO LAYOFFS DURING COVID – WE GREW!

  • SAFETY: Work safely and go home healthy! All PPE provided by the company and training to use it effectively. Paid on the job training to learn our products & safety.

  • GROWTH: 25% YOY promotion rate.

  • BENEFITS: Benefits include health, dental, 2 weeks paid time off + 7 holidays.

  • SOCIAL PURPOSE: we believe in giving back through community involvement/volunteering, and a yearly award for the team that gives back the most!

  • SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT/IMPACT: by making homeowners lives better!

WHAT YOU WILL DO? HELP IMPACT HOMEOWNERS LIVES. You'll be part of a construction team that goes to customer's homes to install water, foundation, & concrete leveling solutions. We work together to create an ecstatic homeowner experience. We have had homeowner's cry post install because they don't have to worry every time it rains. That's the difference you'll make here.

WHAT DO WE HIRE FOR? MINDSET. Often, this is proven through a steady track record of employment. We are seeking hard working and dedicated individuals that want to be rewarded for hard work.

  • TRAVEL: Ability to travel 4 nights per month, typically a 3-hour radius around your home, travel is planned out ahead of time, a company vehicle, per diem, and paid hotel room is provided.

  • ABILITY: Valid driver's license and ability to meet the requirements of a driving check preferred, and felony/misdemeanor background check.

  • LEADERSHIP: Prior experience leading a team (for Crew Leader, Team Leader, Lead Installer positions. We proudly hire prior & current military and veterans. (Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Army, Reserves)

  • At Thrasher, we pride ourselves on rewarding performance. Our compensation structure for our production positions provides an hourly wage and bonus potential, making the range for this position $50,000-$100,000. Bonuses are based on crew efficiency on job sites. Additionally, we provide an environment of growth, 25% of our employees are promoted YOY. Upon promotion, compensation is evaluated to fit the requirements of the new position.

Apply today to learn more about us and the difference you could make! All offers are contingent on meeting the requirements of a felony/misdemeanor background check. EOE

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