Crawlspace & Foundation Repair Technician

The Contractor Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay cycle

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company uniforms provided

Mentor training

Job summary

SmartCrawl is seeking a hands-on Laborer to join our crawlspace, basement waterproofing, and foundation repair team in Central Indiana.

This full-time role involves daily travel from our Franklin, IN office to residential sites within roughly an hour of downtown Indianapolis. You’ll perform physical labor, operate tools, and learn specialized repair techniques through mentorship.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding labor in residential settings.
• Willingness to learn specialized trade.
• Able to work in tight spaces and varying weather.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Report to Franklin, IN office each morning.
• Travel with crew to residential projects near Indianapolis.
• Assist with crawlspace encapsulation and waterproofing.
• Work in crawlspaces, basements, wet areas, and tight spaces.
• Operate tools such as jackhammers, drills, and pneumatic tools.
• Lift and move 50+ pounds.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe.
• Learn specialty repair techniques through mentor training.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Tools

Jackhammers

Shovels

Drills

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Laborer – Join a Growing Residential Restoration and Specialty Field Team

Company: SmartCrawl
Location: Franklin, IN
Pay: $20–$35/hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Work Area: Residential job sites throughout the Indianapolis area
Licenses / Certifications: None required

The Opportunity

SmartCrawl is hiring a hands‑on Construction Laborer to join our crawlspace, basement waterproofing, and foundation repair team. This is a physically active role working in residential homes across Central Indiana, with daily work that may include crawlspace encapsulation, French drains, waterproofing, foundation repair support, digging, material handling, and jobsite cleanup.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, wants to learn a specialized trade, and is looking for steady, full‑time work with a family‑owned company.

What You’ll Do

• Report to our Franklin, IN office each morning before heading to job sites.
• Travel with the crew in company trucks to residential projects, typically within about an hour of downtown Indianapolis.
• Assist with crawlspace encapsulation, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, drainage systems, vapor barriers, and related residential repair work.
• Work in crawlspaces, basements, wet areas, dirty conditions, and tight or confined spaces.
• Use tools and equipment such as jackhammers, shovels, drills, pneumatic tools, and basic hand and power tools.
• Lift, carry, load, and move materials weighing 50+ pounds.
• Help keep job sites clean, organized, and safe.
• Work professionally in and around occupied residential homes.
• Learn specialty repair techniques through hands‑on mentor training.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and able to report to the Franklin office on time each workday.
• Comfortable with physically demanding work, including digging, crawling, lifting, carrying, and working in tight spaces.
• Willing to work in crawlspaces, basements, wet areas, and varying weather conditions.
• Able to lift and carry 50+ pounds regularly.
• Comfortable working around homeowners and representing the company professionally.
• Willing to learn new skills and follow safety procedures.
• Construction, waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete, landscaping, carpentry, or general labor experience is helpful but not required.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year of construction, restoration, waterproofing, foundation repair, landscaping, or hands‑on labor experience.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and jobsite safety.
• Experience using shovels, drills, jackhammers, pneumatic tools, or similar equipment.
• Experience working in crawlspaces, basements, trenches, or other tight work areas.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$35/hour based on experience.
• Entry-level candidates typically start closer to $20/hour.
• Higher pay may be available for candidates with strong construction, waterproofing, foundation repair, or crew‑lead experience.
• Biweekly pay cycle.
• Overtime potential.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Company uniforms provided.
• Mentor training and hands‑on skill development.
• Opportunity to grow with a family‑owned company.

About SmartCrawl

SmartCrawl is a family‑owned crawlspace, basement waterproofing, and foundation repair company based in Franklin, Indiana. We help homeowners protect their homes through high‑quality workmanship, reliable service, and specialized repair solutions.

Our team values hard work, dependability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We offer a laid‑back, supportive environment where employees can learn valuable trade skills and build long‑term careers.

Learn more at www.smartcrawl.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer
SmartCrawl is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. All qualified applicants will be considered based on job‑related factors.