For tradespeople
Commercial work, paid weekly as a W-2 employee
Six trades, on commercial jobsites across New England. You never pay a fee.
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The work
Commercial jobsites run by contractors and GCs: duct, mechanical rooms, piping, fit-out and site support. No residential service calls.
Pay and schedule
Pay depends on your trade, experience and the assignment, so we don't post an "up to" range. You hear the rate, schedule and location before you say yes.
Where the jobs are
Anywhere in New England. You tell us how far you are willing to travel. Jobs far from home can include per-diem based on distance; the details come with the assignment.
Tradespeople FAQ
What we ask when you apply
We match on these. No résumé needed.
Your trade
Sheet metal, HVAC, pipefitting, plumbing, electrical or general labor.
Your experience
Years in the trade and the kind of commercial work you have done.
Licenses
Journeyman, master or apprentice, and which state issued it.
Certifications
OSHA 10 or 30, EPA 608, lift training and anything else you hold.
Tools
Hand tools, power tools, or none yet.
Where you can work
Your town and how far is a practical commute for you.
When you can start
Your availability, and whether you want short or long assignments.
How to reach you
A phone number you answer. We call when there is work that fits.
Working as a ProTrade employee
What you get
- W-2 employment, not 1099
- Weekly pay by direct deposit
- Rate, schedule and location before you say yes
- Health benefits and workers' comp through ProTrade
What we ask of you
- An accurate picture of your trade and experience
- Onboarding done first: I-9, W-2 and direct deposit
- Every card you hold listed up front
- A heads-up when your availability changes
Three common questions
Hours
Is the work steady? Hours aren't guaranteed.
Tools
Do I need my own tools? It depends on the assignment.
Robert DeCesare Scholarship Fund for the Trades
Set up by the DeCesare family with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for students training for a career in the skilled trades. This scholarship supports students of all ages pursuing construction and mechanical skilled trades whose character, work ethic, and determination reflect the values Robert lived by.