Truss Builder - 1st shift -Start a career with us- We will train

Tindell's Building Materials; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Competitive salary

Equipment stipend

Snack/drink room

Employee discounts

Possible bonuses

Dollywood trips

Job summary

Tindell's Building Materials seeks a Truss Builder to assemble roof and floor trusses to exact specifications in a Knoxville facility. You’ll be trained and supported by a team that keeps production moving and homes on schedule.

Starting pay is $16/hr with room to grow as you gain experience; full benefits are included. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistent quality while you learn the trade on the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Comfortable communicating with coworkers and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Familiar with hand tools and small power tools (or ready to learn).
• Able to bend, lift, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses to provided specifications.
• Complete assignments from your Supervisor on time to meet the manufacturing schedule.
• Make sure plates are set correctly and finished orders are properly banded.
• Mark bundles clearly with job name and job number.
• Keep equipment and your work area neat and in good working order.

Skills

Reading/writing

Communication

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

$16/hr. to start! What You’ll Build

As a Truss Builder - Roof and Floor Trusses - We will train!, you’ll help assemble roof and floor trusses for new construction homes—built to spec from our Engineering team so builders can stay on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses to provided specifications
• Complete assignments from your Supervisor on time to meet the manufacturing schedule
• Make sure plates are set correctly and finished orders are properly banded
• Mark bundles clearly with job name and job number
• Keep equipment and your work area neat and in good working order

Required Skills/qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions
• Comfortable communicating with coworkers and supervisors (verbal and written)
• Familiar with hand tools and small power tools (or ready to learn)
• Able to bend, lift, and stand for extended periods
• Team-player mindset with a great attitude

Good Stuff Included

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• health savings account
• paid time off
• weekly pay
• competitive salary
• equipment stipend
• snack/drink room
• employee discounts
• possible bonuses
• yearly Dollywood trips with cash and prizes
• a Company Christmas Breakfast

Your Day Shift Flow

You’ll clock in for day shift, get a quick rundown of what’s headed out the door, and settle in with a crew that actually has your back. Expect a steady rhythm: checking specs, staying organized, and seeing real progress as components come together. There’s coaching built into the day—questions are welcome, and learning is part of the plan. You’ll wrap up by resetting your space for the next run, then head home knowing you helped move a home-build one step closer to "welcome home."