Carpenter Helper

Skillforce; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO and paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Skillforce is hiring a Residential Carpenter Helper to support carpenters on a private residential job site in Wake, Virginia. You will measure, cut, and fasten materials, read a tape measure, and operate power tools safely.

This on-site role offers Monday–Friday day shifts, eight-hour days, weekly pay via direct deposit, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision, PTO and holidays, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as carpenter helper or similar hands-on role.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools; able to read a tape measure to 1/16 in.
• Bring your own basic hand tools (tape measure, hammer, utility knife).
• Reliable transportation to a rural Wake, Virginia job site.
• Able to lift and carry lumber and materials.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with measuring, cutting, and fastening materials on a private residential site.
• Read a tape measure accurately and mark cuts per lead carpenter's measurements.
• Operate company tools (circular saw, miter saw, drills) safely.
• Move lumber and materials around the site and keep supplies organized.
• Set up tools and materials at shift start and tidy up at end of day.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety directions.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hand tools knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Tape measure

Hammer

Utility knife

Job description

Skillforce is hiring Residential Carpenter Helpers for ongoing project work in Wake, Virginia. As a Residential Carpenter Helper, you will be responsible for supporting carpenters on a residential project.

• $20.00 to $25.00 per hour based on your experience level.
• W-2 employment with weekly pay by direct deposit.
• Monday through Friday, day shift with a morning start.
• Eight-hour days with weekends off.
• Consistent weekday hours on a single residential job site.
• Assist carpenters with measuring, cutting, and fastening materials on a private residential job site.
• Read a tape measure accurately and mark cuts to the measurements the lead carpenter gives you.
• Operate company-supplied power tools, such as circular saws, miter saws, and drills, safely and correctly.
• Move lumber and building materials around the site and keep a small inventory of supplies organized.
• Help set up tools and materials at the start of each shift and put them away at the end.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and ready for the next day of work.
• Follow site safety practices and take direction from the lead carpenter throughout the day.

Residential Carpenter Helper Qualifications:

• You have at least one year of experience as a carpenter helper, construction helper, or in a similar hands-on role.
• You have working knowledge of basic hand tools and can read a tape measure to the sixteenth of an inch.
• You bring your own basic hand tools, such as a tape measure, hammer, and utility knife.
• You have reliable transportation to a rural job site in Wake, Virginia, every workday.
• You can lift and carry lumber and building materials throughout the day.
• You are authorized to work in the United States.
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision available
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k)