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Carpenter jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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$19–$45/hr
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$58k
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DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$25 - $40 per hour
Location: South Salt Lake, UT Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Standard Business Hours Compensation: $25-$40/hour DOE Benefits: Full Benefits Package + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! HOJ Innovations is seeking a skilled and…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We…
$25 - $33 per hour
Commercial Carpenters - Microsoft Data Center Project Travel Opportunity | Cheyenne, WY Concrete Carpenters | All-Phase Carpenters | Doors & Hardware Carpenters We is hiring experienced commercial carpenters for a large-…
$25 per hour
Carpenter Looking for your next opportunity in carpentry? We're hiring skilled and entry-level carpenters for multiple projects across the valley. Join a team that values hard work, offers hands-on experience, and provid…
$50k
We’re hiring a General Carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Dowbuilt carpenters have mid-to-advanced level carpentry skills and at least four years' experience in the industry. This position offers…
$40 - $90 per hour
Lula is looking for a 1099 Handyman Pro to help with property maintenance of several thousand rental properties across the Salt Lake City area . We are seeking individuals who have experience in the rental property indus…
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What carpenters earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $19–$25 | $39k–$52k |
| Journeyman | $24–$32 | $49k–$67k |
| Master / Lead | $31–$45 | $64k–$93k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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Lead Carpenter
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