Becoming a carpenter in Carroll, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average wage of $20.07 per hour in 2025, translating to about $802.80 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 annually for experienced professionals.
We are looking for the newest member of our Maintenance team! New Hope is a non-profit organization and is dedicated to enrich the lives of others with disabilities. Description • Performs skilled woodwork in layouts, installations and alterations of cabinets, counter-tops and small remodeling projects. • Performs skilled woodwork in maintenance and repairs of doors, trim, furniture and building structures. • Makes rough sketches and estimates of materials needed for a job. • Repairs walls by applying drywall in the appropriate steps to completion. • Maintains appearance of furniture, wood and walls by applying a matching coat of paint, stain or varnish as needed. • Must have a valid driver's license • CDL with passenger endorsement or the ability to obtain one, satisfactory driving record and insurable under New Hope's insurance. • Subject to the Federal Transit Administration's Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule. Required: High School diploma or equivalent and job-related training Preferred: Technical training in finish carpentry, woodwork, dry-wall installation and painting. Training in appliance, electrical and plumbing repair. • Knowledge in appliance, electrical, plumbing and heating repairs. • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of materials, supplies and equipment. • Ability to operate lawn equipment, forklift and other maintenance vehicles. • Ability to establish a maintain effective working relationships with individuals served and staff. • Skilled in finish carpentry and woodwork New Hope offers full-time benefits including: • Paid Time Off (carries over year to year) • Health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, life and disability insurance, 401(k) employer match • Paid holidays • Employee discount program • Paid training Mandatory Drug Testing, Smoke-Free Work Environment New Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
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See More Details >>Breda Telephone Corporation d/b/a Western Iowa Networks is looking for a full-time Construction Technician for their Carroll, IA operations. Responsibilities include: • Places buried fiber optic cable or duct systems using plowing, digging, trenching, and boring equipment. • Construction and maintenance of new and existing fiber cable facilities. • Must be able to use backhoe, direction boring, trenching, and plowing equipment, mini-excavator and hand tools for construction, cleanup, and restoration. • Locate and expose existing underground fiber and cable plant facilities and identify other utilities after they have been located. • Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary. • Perform routine maintenance on equipment being used. • Keep up to date on County, City, and State permit requirements. • Keep County, City, and State officials up to date on plant construction. • Read communication prints, maps, and staking sheets for placing fiber, copper cable, or underground conduit. Experience/Skills: • Backhoe, directional drill, trencher, vibratory plow, and mini-excavator operation experience is preferred. • Fiber splicing experience beneficial • Individual needs to be very customer oriented. • Computer experience preferred. Additional Information: • Company offers competitive wages and an attractive benefit package • Pre-Employment Drug Screen required • Satisfactory Background Check Required • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required for company insurance qualifications • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required • Breda Telephone Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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