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 821 in Lincoln, NE, and projects an 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $540 per week in Lincoln, with an annual overtime average of $28,400. 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.
WHAT WE NEED Hands-On Work Force Quality Driven Tradesmen Craftsmen Management WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Wages Benefits Job Advancement Employee Ownership Opportunities CARPENTER/SKILLED LABORER Carpenter/Skilled Laborer Carpenter/Skilled Laborer Cheever Construction is a General Contractor in Commercial Construction and is looking for Full-Time Carpenters/Skilled Laborers for our Lincoln based crew. The successful candidate must be reliable, self motivated, detail oriented, hard working, and has own transportation to and from work. Experience in construction preferred. The successful candidate should understand and be able to perform carpentry skills(form work and rough carpentry), ability to operate power tools, perform selective demolition, and comply with all company and OSHA guidelines. Cheever Construction is an equal opportunity and drug free workplace. Cheever Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Must apply in person at: 3425 N 44th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504 Interviews to fill the position will start immediately. Applications will no longer be accepted once the position is filled.
See More Details >>Salary: $30 - 33 per hour Reference: JOB-1763 Commercial Carpenter needed ASAP! Pay: $30-$33 HR/DOE PAID WEEKLY! Responsibilities: • Install door frames, doors, and sliding steel doors • Installing hardware and glass • Various tasks assigned by site supervisor Requirements: • Must have minimum 2 years Commercial Carpentry experience • Complete tasks as assigned by the site supervisor • Perform all tasks in a timely manner under minimal supervision • Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions • Complete all assignments requiring physical activity for a full shift • Work all hours assigned. • Must be authorized to work in the United States • Must have a Valid driver's license and dependable transportation • Must pass drug screen and all required background checks. What we offer: • Medical insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability insurance All employees must have proper PPE hard hat, work boots, safety vest, safety glasses and work gloves. All SLS employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. SLS may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Call 833-614-7139 if you have any questions after you apply. Otherwise, our team will follow up with you directly if qualified. #SLSNowHiring
See More Details >>WHAT WE NEED Hands-On Work Force Quality Driven Tradesmen Craftsmen Management WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Wages Benefits Job Advancement Employee Ownership Opportunities COMMERCIAL TRIM CARPENTER Commercial Trim Carpenter Commercial Trim Carpenter Cheever Construction is a General Contractor in Commercial Construction and is looking for a Full-Time Trim Carpenter for our Lincoln based crew. The successful candidate must be reliable, self motivated, detail oriented, hard working, and has own transportation to and from work. Experience with commercial trim carpentry is a must. The successful candidate shall understand and perform all commercial trim carpentry skills (HM Frames, doors and hardware, toilet partitions, cabinetry, crown molding, casing and base) . The successful candidate must comply with all company and OSHA guidelines. Cheever Construction is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug free workplace. Cheever Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package.Must apply in person at: 3425 N 44th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504 Interviews to fill the position will start immediately. Applications will no longer be accepted once the position is filled.
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