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Carpenter jobs in Tucson, AZ
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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$17–$41/hr
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$53k
Median, full-time
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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…
Job Title: Arborist Crew Lead/Climber Location: Serving the Tucson area Company Overview Since 1988, Landtamers has built a reputation on exceptional quality, attention to detail, and long-term partnerships across a vari…
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…
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…
work directly contributes to building critical infrastructure in our communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled carpenter who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants to grow within a high-performing, fiel…
KE&G Construction Inc. is one of southern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil contractors. We are currently seeking highly motivated individual who desires to learn and Build Your Future as an employee-owner. This opportunity…
Chapman Automotive Group is proud to be one of the leading automotive groups in Arizona and Nevada, committed to delivering the best vehicle ownership experience through extraordinary customer service and support. We are…
Facility Maintenance Technician - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking for a reliable and friendly Facility Maintenance Technician to join our team at a large senior living community in Tucson, AZ. Come join a te…
The Construction Laborer performs a wide variety of manual duties in support of telecommunications construction. This role performs tasks involving physical labor in telecommunications construction projects. (This purpos…
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What carpenters earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$23 | $36k–$47k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$61k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$41 | $58k–$85k |
Adjusted for the Tucson 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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