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TradesFill: On-Demand Trade Worker Dispatch Network

A managed labor dispatch service that maintains a vetted, on-call roster of pre-qualified trade workers (electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC techs) in specific metros. Contractors text/call a dedicated account manager with job specs (trade, skill level, duration, location); TradesFill matches and deploys workers within 4–24 hours, handling vetting, insurance verification, and payroll. Workers are paid weekly; contractors pay per-job placement fees or retainer + per-job hybrid.

SERVICE

34 weeks • 70% confidence

Value Proposition

Eliminates 2–3 week job-board lag by pre-vetting and maintaining an always-available roster. Contractors accept jobs same-day instead of turning away work. Workers get consistent gigs without job-hunting friction. TradesFill absorbs hiring, background-check, and compliance risk—contractors get plug-and-play labor.

Target Audience

Small-to-mid-size trade contractors (10–50 employees) in metros with acute labor shortages; primarily residential and light commercial (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry).

Key Features

Dedicated account manager per contractor (human touchpoint, not app-only)
Pre-vetted worker roster with skills matrix, certifications, and past performance ratings
Insurance and bonding verification baked into roster maintenance
And more, with full implementation detail...

Tech Stack

Payroll processor (Guidepoint, ADP, or Rippling) for worker payments and tax compliance Background-check API (Checkr, Sterling) for vetting Insurance broker relationship or group policy provider for worker coverage Simple contractor portal (Typeform, Airtable, or custom web form) for job posting

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Original Problem

Skilled trades contractors struggle to find reliable, qualified workers to fill job orders and meet client deadlines

Contractors and trade companies face critical worker shortages that prevent them from accepting jobs, meeting project timelines, and growing revenue. Current recruitment channels (job boards, word-of-mouth) are too slow and don't reliably surface qualified candidates. This forces businesses to turn away work, delay projects, and lose competitive bids to better-staffed competitors.

Score: 46.1%

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