JOIN OUR TEAM! POSITION: Carpenter LOCATION: Killeen PAY: $20-30/hour BENEFITS: Weekly pay, health insurance, and more! PeopleReady Skilled Trades (PRST) is gearing up for the new year and hiring Skilled Carpenters to get ready for multiple upcoming projects. As an experienced Carpenter with PRST, you'll support commercial and residential projects throughout Killeen. In this role, you’ll earn $20 - 30 an hour and enjoy weekly pay and health insurance benefits. Plus, unlock meaningful prizes with our Respect the Craft recognition program designed to help tradespeople grow and thrive. PRST is your source for continuous job opportunities within the trades. Our job is to connect you with reliable, safe work that gives you the ultimate flexibility to build your own path. Whether you’re new to the trades or a seasoned pro, take charge of your career with PRST. Interested? Apply today!
See More Details >>JobID: 3837 Position Type: Trades/Skilled Trades/Carpenter Apprentice Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled Job Title: Carpenter Apprentice Reports To: Carpenter FLSA Status: Non-exempt SUMMARY: Assists carpenter in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site. Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order. Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other routine duties. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Lead Carpenter, Carpenters, or Plant Services Supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in carpentry service preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to learn carpentry technical information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possess current driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Revised Date: November 2, 2015 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
See More Details >>NATIONWIDE INSTALLERS -Must have extensive knowledge of commercial cabinet and countertop installation. -Must have extensive knowledge of the following materials: PLAM, WOOD, HINGES, SLIDES, PULLS, CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, PLAM COUNTERTOPS, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, DIV06, TOILET PARTITIONS, INTERIOR SIGNAGE, DIV10 -Must have extensive knowledge of the following equipment: DRILLS, NAIL GUN, HAND TOOLS, SKILLSAW, DRILLS, ORBITAL SANDER, PROP STICKS, SEAM PULLERS, LAZER LEVELS, SQUARE -Must have working vehicle -Must have working tools -Must have clean back round (no felonies) -Must be drug free -Must have strong communication skills -Must have strong organizational skills -Must be able to read architectural drawings, specs and submittal drawings -Must be able to do material take offs -Must plan and execute safe productive weeks -Must be available for travel -Must be able to get on military base Contact: Richie Dadamo 254 394 2931 Todd Whitaker 802 922 6231 Rusty Rennaker 951 757 3356 Text or Call or Email
See More Details >>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 projections indicating an 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Carpenters in Killeen, TX, earn an average of $1,511 per week, with an annual overtime average of $287. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 per year for experienced professionals.
