How it works

From your call to a crew on site

A coordinator who knows the trade matches people by hand and tells you up front what is available.

I've used different temp staffing agencies for 20 years, they've all claimed to be reliable and fast but ProTrade really does get it done. The guys we get are always top notch professionals and the communication is almost instant.

Jose R.
Project Manager, General Labor · Commercial

Crew at work on a commercial job site

Employer of record

We carry the employment. You run the job.

  • Recruiting
  • Screening
  • Payroll
  • Taxes
  • General liability
  • Unemployment
  • Workers' comp
  • Health benefits

How a request works

Get a crew on site in three steps

The same whether you need one person for a week or a crew for a season.

01

Tell us what you need

Trade, experience, headcount, location and start date.

02

We find the right fit

A coordinator matches people on experience, availability and the job.

03

Your crew gets to work

Your foreman signs one timesheet a week. We invoice per job.

Once your crew is on site

Hours, invoices, replacements and extensions.

Foreman walking the site with a coordinator
Who directs the work?

Your foreman does, the same as with your own crew.

How are hours tracked?

Your foreman signs one timesheet a week. It's the record we pay the crew and bill you from.

How does invoicing work?

One invoice per job each week, with overtime on its own line. Payment terms are set in your client agreement.

What if someone isn't working out?

Call your coordinator. We start on a replacement matched on the same trade and cards, and that person doesn't go back to your site.

Is the paperwork done before day one?

Yes. Every worker completes onboarding with us (I-9, W-2, direct deposit) before their first day on your site.

Can we extend an assignment or hire someone?

Call your coordinator to extend. Hiring one of our workers full-time is possible, on the conversion terms in your client agreement.

Tell us who you need on your job

Trade, headcount, site and start date. We'll tell you what we can fill.

Foreman and crew on site