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Skilled Trades · Richmond, VA
Carpenter jobs in Richmond, VA
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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$18–$43/hr
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$56k
Median, full-time
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Landscape Design Concepts (LDC) is a rapidly growing Family Owned Landscape, Snow Removal and Facility Maintenance business. Started in NJ 38 years ago, LDC has evolved into one of the largest privately-held commercial l…
$21 per hour
We are growing again! and are adding Door Parts Builders to our Production Team in Richmond, VA. Tucker Door & Trim is a premier wholesale distributor and manufacturer of doors, windows, and specialty millwork for the co…
$39.75 per hour
Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures Own tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvements Drive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifes…
Lane Valente Industries is a Leading International construction and facility maintenance company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. We have a strong in-house group of field technicians that services top U.S. co…
A Kempsville Building Materials (a division of Carter Lumber) Window & Door Service Technician will perform various repairs to windows and doors under warranty. Knowledge of windows including installation will be vital i…
$60k - $80k
Crew Lead / Foreman Shift : Full-time (40-45 hours) Compensation: $60,000-$80,000/year plus paid training Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, & Life and Accident insurance, an HSA Savin…
Ready for new opportunities as a machine operator helper? Ever worked with machines in industrial settings? Done both? If any of those things are true, you should know that we're hiring people with your skill set today.…
$21 - $31 per hour
QuestMark, a division of CentiMark Corporation , is the nation's largest self performing flooring contractor and the leading provider of polished concrete, epoxy, urethane, and exterior coatings for pedestrian and vehicl…
$20.75 per hour
Job Title: 2nd Shift Assembler / Production Operator Job Description The 2nd Shift Assembler / Production Operator plays a key role in the manufacturing mechanical untis by safely operating hand and power tools, overhead…
$16 - $23 per hour
J+M Infrastructure is a Civil-Site & Utilities Contractor, who excels in Civil Construction and Site Development Contracting, with an emphasis on Utilities, and Excavation We assist with new construction projects by perf…
$25 - $37 per hour
Summary: Perform carpentry on forms and structures to include bridges, substructures, retaining walls, etc. Responsible for erecting structures, scaffolding and other systems. Familiar with the process and operation of m…
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What carpenters earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$64k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$43 | $61k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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