Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Tradesmen International a temporary service?
A. No, absolutely not. Unlike temporary services, Tradesmen invests in its workforce by providing full
benefits, vacation pay, OSHA safety training in addition to opportunities for skill training. We hire
all our employees with the intent on keeping each fully employed throughout the year with reputable
partnering clients. We provide skilled craftsmen to our clients, not temporary tradesmen. You can be assured of the skill and expertise of our workers.

2. Why should I work for Tradesmen when I can find my own jobs?
A: With more than 5,000 active clients across America, Tradesmen takes both the worry, and the work, out of your job search. We work with many contractors in your area so that we are able to provide a steady stream of jobs for our workers. Additionally, it is our full-time job to ensure that our skilled craftsmen stay busy. Our employees consistently comment that working for Tradesmen has reduced the amount of time that they were out of work.

3. In general, what is Tradesmen looking for in an employee?
A. Simply put, we’re highly selective, committed to hiring only those individuals who showcase these characteristics:

- Exceptional abilities at Apprentice, Journeyman or Leadman levels
- Good solid work ethic
- Unwavering reliability
- Always safety-minded
- Strong personal values
- Desire to consistently improve skills
- Drug-Free at all times

4. How should I prepare for the interview; what should I bring?
A: Our objective during an interview is to gain an extensive understanding of your employment background and the skills you possess, so that we can offer you the jobs that best meet your qualifications. Please bring your valid driver's license and details of your work history covering the past three years including verifiable references. Finally, you must show that you have reliable transportation.

5. How do you assess my skill level; do you provide skill testing?
A. Yes. As a means to ensure you’re being paid top dollar for the skills you bring to our team, all new hires – as a condition of hire – complete a skill assessment developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The assessment gives you a true measurement of your skills based on a standardized, nationally accredited competency-based curriculum. Not only does the test measure your skills, it also provides a detail training prescription that will enable you – if you elect to – choose training classes that are specific to your needs.

6. How much will I be paid when I join Tradesmen?
A: We will pay a competitive market wage for you once you have completed our hiring process and provided us with details of your skills, abilities, and previous employment experience. We make every effort to ensure you will be paid at or above the industry standard for your qualifications. This includes the use of yearly salary surveys in each of the markets where we do business, as well as discussions with our clients about the pay levels they are offering for similar positions across the country.

7. Do you offer overtime?
A: Many of the jobs that Tradesmen employees work on offer the employee opportunities to work overtime. If you want to put in the extra hours, you will find that Tradesmen will generally provide you with the opportunity to do so.

8. Can I refer a friend to work for Tradesmen International?
A: Absolutely. We encourage all employees to refer as many skilled craftsmen as possible. In fact, you'll receive cash bonuses and other incentives for your referrals once they have worked a qualifying period with Tradesmen International.

9. If I join Tradesmen’s health benefit program, how do I find out if my doctor is part of the plan?
A: Please feel free to discuss this issue in your interview, as any Tradesmen field office can help you determine if your current doctor is part of the Tradesmen preferred provider plan. If you are already an employee, simply contact your local office or call 1.800.573.0850 and ask the Benefits Coordinator.

10. Are there any fees or charges to me if I work for Tradesmen?
A: There are never any fees or charges when you become a Tradesmen employee. When you choose to become a member of our workforce, the only deductions you will see on your paycheck are required payroll taxes, and premiums for any of the benefit programs that you have elected to join.

11. What employment benefits and bonuses are offered?
A: We pride ourselves in being a leader in our industry. We provide a comprehensive benefits and bonus package for our employees that includes the following:

A. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
B. A 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Matching
C. Paid Vacations
D. Safety Incentive Awards
E. Free Safety Training
F. Skill Training Opportunities at Reduced Tuition
G. Referral Bonuses
H. Employee Store: Clothing Below Retail Cost

12. How do I get started with Tradesmen?
A: Becoming a Tradesmen employee is a simple process requiring minimal effort on your part. It includes a comprehensive interview where we can get an understanding of your skills and abilities, and a basic background check. Just click here to fill out an online Tradesmen application, or simply call 1.800.573.0850 speak to a recruitment representative in the office nearest you. All Tradesmen
employees are expected to be Drug-Free.

13. Does Tradesmen understand the employment needs of today’s craftsmen?
A: Tradesmen has been in the business of recruiting and keeping skilled craftsmen productive on jobs all across the country since 1992. Our business has grown to one of the country’s largest providers of skilled labor by understanding the needs of the craftsmen in today's labor market. Our interviewing process – administered by recruiters with 8 years of construction experience – enables us to keep up on current craftsmen needs and desires while also getting a solid handle on the skills and abilities of our workforce.