General Laborer — $17.31 to $21.51/hour in 90 days

Thompson Pipe Group; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $100

Sign-on Bonus $200

Sign-on Bonus $300

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in South Beloit, IL is hiring a General Laborer. The role pays hourly with a structured progression from $17.31 to $21.51 as you reach 90 days, including a retirement contribution and overtime pay. A sign-on bonus is offered at 30, 60, and 90 days.

The job is full-time, on-site, with union benefits and a safety-first culture. Training is provided with no prior experience required. Expect long hours with overtime and weekend potential.

Qualifications

• No experience required — training provided.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds and up.
• Union benefits and safety training included.

Responsibilities

• Make and finish concrete pipe.
• Tie rebar and patch, grind and finish concrete.
• Move materials with hand and power tools.
• Work in environments that are hot in summer and cold in winter.

Skills

Physical labor

Overtime readiness

Safety compliance

Job description

General Laborer — $17.31 to $21.51/hour in 90 days

Full Time Manual Labor South Beloit, IL, US

29 days ago Requisition ID: 1443

General Laborer — $17.31 to $21.51/hour in 90 days

Pay

• $17.31/hour to start
• $18.71/hour after 30 days
• $20.11/hour after 60 days
• $21.51/hour after 90 days — the full Laborer rate, and it is set by contract, not by a review.
• Plus $2.16 for every hour you work paid into your retirement account after 30 working days. About $4,500 a year. You pay nothing toward it.
• Time and a half after 8 hours in a day , not just after 40 in a week.
• Double time on Sundays and holidays.
• Sign-on Bonus:$100 bonus after 30 days, $200 at 60 days, and $300 at 90 days.

Most of our laborers work 15 to 17 hours of overtime a week. Once you are at $21.51, that overtime plus the retirement money comes to about $76,000 to $80,000 a year . During your first 90 days it comes to $62,000 to $65,000 annualized. Overtime depends on production and is not guaranteed.

Union Health & Welfare Benefits

This is a union position . Full premiums are paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund for eligible employees, providing access to benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability coverage . Eligibility and coverage are determined by the Union Health & Welfare Fund.

Company Supplemental Benefits Employees may also elect additional voluntary benefits offered through the Company, such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and other supplemental coverage options . Coverage for these supplemental benefits begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment .

Hours

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. With overtime that is about a 50-hour week, plus some Saturdays. Early start, early finish.

The Work

Making and finishing concrete pipe . Tying rebar. Patching, grinding and finishing concrete. Hand tools and power tools. Moving materials.

Hot in summer, cold in winter, and not air conditioned. Lifting 35 pounds and up. Hard hat, ear protection and steel-toe boots required . The company pays half your boots, up to two pairs a year, and supplies rain and winter gear.

What We Need

Show up on time every day. Work safely. Be willing to do physical work. No experience needed — we train you.

Move up from here: Steel Welder or Crane Operator $22.13 · Maintenance or Setup Welder $22.39 · Ring Welder, Locomotive Crane or Electrician $24.95 · Working Foreman $25.27. Every rate is set by contract and posted.

Offer depends on passing a physical and a drug and alcohol test. TPG Pressure, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Accommodations available on request.

Sign-on bonus is subject to change and does not apply to rehires. Please ask about current sign-on bonus availability and eligibility during your interview.