Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a steady demand for skilled tradespeople in Clarksville, TN. The average weekly wage for carpenters in Clarksville is approximately $1,511, with experienced professionals earning over $41,748 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
The Tradesmen Group LLC (TTG) is seeking an experienced carpenter with at least 3 years of experience working on long-term, commercial projects in Nashville, TN. Building restoration experience is a plus. TTG is an award-winning full-service building rehabilitation/restoration company. We self-perform multiple trades, including all aspects of historic masonry restoration, roofing, architectural metals, carpentry, painting, and more! A 100% employee-owned company. TTG is one of the nation’s leading federal restoration contractors. Our footprint has grown to three regional offices located across the Midwest, East Coast, and in the South. TTG employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to preserving the community and architecture. Primary duties include and require • Proper setup and protection of work areas • Ability to perform meticulous, quality work without oversight and to work independently when required • Daily cleanup & tidiness • Able to produce carpentry assemblies for historic restoration projects from shop drawings and specifications Essential Skills & Employment Criteria • Ability to work independently when needed without direct supervision and remain on task • Person is trained & experienced in use of finish carpentry tools and equipment to include various saws, compressors, nail guns, impact guns, drills, routers, planers and other woodworking equipment • Person has experience and understanding with use of shop woodworking equipment to include, planers, jointers, drill press, routers, table saws, sanders, lathes and other similar equipment • Person is familiar with basic/typical species of wood used in common finish carpentry • Person can competently measure, cut & fit finished millwork and lumber of all types with measurements accurate to within 1/32” to 1/16” of an inch, including miters and angles • Person can competently use a framing and speed square for finding angles • Person can competently mark and cut angles and miters on finish grade lumber • Person can competently cope inside miters for installation of millwork with coping saw • Person is capable of installing finish millwork that is plumb, square, level and true • Person is competent at independently executing layout and install all common finish millwork to include door & window casing, base board, crown molding, cornice construction, common straight staircases and similar interior/exterior finish carpentry items for both stained and painted finish • Person can read blueprints and determine layouts and dimensions from prints • OSHA 10 training is required prior to job start • Ability to pass a security clearance We work where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry - adding your personal stamp to pieces of history that will last hundreds of more years. That message is the heart and soul of our company. In business since 1997 and now employee owned, TTG is passionate about preserving, restoring, and rehabilitating our country’s significant historic buildings and monuments. These time-honored structures represent who we are as individuals, communities, and a nation. Are you ready to join the legacy? When you join the TTG Team, you’ll enjoy top industry pay & benefits, including employee-owned equity sharing through the company employee stock ownership plan, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, and more. You can also apply by sending your resume directly to TTG ([email protected]) The Tradesmen Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. TTG is a federal contractor and, as such, gives priority consideration to individuals with protected veteran status. Check us out at www.tradesmengroup.com! Proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
See More Details >>We are looking for apprentices. Your job will entail working in diverse settings to produce steady and functional infrastructure and products. A carpenter is an individual with great hand dexterity and an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of wood properties and other carpentry materials. Working with little supervision while following all health and safety standards is essential. The goal is to contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products. Responsibilities • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance • Build scaffolding and other construction structures Skills • Proven experience in constuction • Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials • Understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction • Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.) • Ability to read technical documents and drawings • Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times • Good knowledge of English • Good understanding of basic math • Good physical condition and endurance • High school diploma or GED; Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program is not required but helpfull. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.50 - $16.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • On-the-job training • Paid time off • Referral program • Tools provided Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Commercial Construction Concrete Form Carpenter MUST HAVE 3 YEARS MINIMUM FORM CARPENTRY AND/OR CONCRETE FINISHING EXPERIENCE! MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK TO OBTAIN GATE PASS FOR FORT CAMPBELL A&K Construction is looking for highly motivated, skilled, and hardworking employees to join our Team! We are the area’s premier construction company with premier wages and benefits to match and we are currently offering a sign on bonus up to $500. We have jobs in Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Southwest Missouri, Northeast Tennessee, and Southern Indiana. This posting is for the job of Form Carpenter & Concrete Finisher. Must have a minimum of 3 years previous carpentry/concrete experience. Must have experience working in foundations, and building forms for concrete pours. A&K is an equal opportunity employer, and we conduct pre-employment and random drug screens. Serious applicants only please Must also • Be able to pass a drug screen and FBI national background check • Have reliable transportation up to 90 miles one way • Have a strong work ethic. We offer Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as 401K and paid holidays. A&K PAYS FOR 98% OF HEALTH INSURANCE. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • No weekends • Overtime Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: • Form Carpentry: 3 years (Required) • Concrete Finishing: 3 years (Required) • Commercial construction: 4 years (Required) Language: • English (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) • OSHA 10 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Clarksville, TN 37040: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: • 50% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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