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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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With innovative ropeways, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records, eye-catching highlights and enthusiasm among customers and passengers. We develop mobility solutions for the future and high-performance material handl…
$22 - $23 per hour
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental…
$22 - $26 per hour
Carpenter –Remodeling Experience Tooele County, Magna, West Valley $22–$26 per hour depending on experience Availability Monday–Friday TruBlue Home Services is seeking Full Time professional craftsman to serve our custom…
Handyman / Home Service Technician Assistant Role: Handyman Assistant / Home Service Technician Assistant in Tooele and Salt Lake County. TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that pro…
$20 per hour
Showerdoor Aluminum Fabricator Position: Showerdoor Aluminum Fabricator Location: 2160 W 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Department: Manufacturing Pay rate: $20.00/hour (Based on Experience/Education) Schedule : 1st shi…
Location: Salt Lake City, UT/Idaho Falls, ID (With work travel to Utah) Title: Natural Resources Field Technician Lead Schedule (FT/PT): Temporary Full Time Travel Required: Yes (75-100%) Government Clearance: Ability to…
$21.8 per hour
Precast Concrete Laborers Now hiring Precast Concrete Laborers for one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of bridges and structures, pipe systems, stormwater management, retaining walls, and erosion control solutions.…
About us: Rocky Mountain Electric (RME) is a second-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm based in Boise, Idaho, with a branch in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since 1978 RME has set the standard for electrical co…
Community Success Tech (Maintenance/Facilities Tech) COMMUNITY SUCCESS DIVISION Who We Need We're seeking a versatile maintenance professional who can transform everyday repairs into positive resident experiences. As our…
Monday - Friday Hourly Plus bonuses We have had a substantial increase in our business this year and have a full schedule for the next several months with more sales coming in. We need to add to our team of cabinet insta…
$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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