An experienced residential carpenter teaching two crew members how to measure lumber safely

Charlotte, NC · Entry-level construction

No experience.
No dead end.

Start at $20 an hour, learn residential construction on the job, and build a career you can keep moving forward in.

  • No résumé required
  • Paid hands-on training
  • Steady local work
Now hiringWork scheduled for at least the next 2 months

What you need on day one

  • 01
    Ready to workDependable, on time, and willing to learn
  • 02
    Physically capableAble to handle active construction work, with or without accommodation
  • 03
    A reliable way thereProjects are within roughly 25 miles of Charlotte

Your starting position is not your ceiling.

Every strong crew needs people who know the fundamentals. You’ll begin with the essential preparation, cleanup, material handling, and hands-on labor that keep a safe jobsite moving.

As you gain supervised experience, you can complete short lessons and practical skill checks. Advancement depends on skill, reliability, business needs, and available positions—but the path will always be clear.

01START

General Laborer

Jobsite safety, setup, protection, cleanup, materials, tools, and the fundamentals every trade relies on.

02BUILD SKILL

Helper / Apprentice

Train alongside experienced crew members in carpentry, painting, roofing, landscaping, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more.

03TAKE THE LEAD

Skilled Trade / Crew Lead

Own your work, earn skill certifications, help train others, and take on greater site responsibility.

04GROW THE COMPANY

Operations / Management

Paths can include project supervision, estimating, quality control, warranty work, sales, and management.

We teach the work.
You bring the effort.

No experience is expected. You’ll learn in person on active projects, backed by clear written and online lessons for each new skill or responsibility.

  1. WEEK 1

    Safety and jobsite basics

    Learn expectations, safe work habits, site setup, protection, cleanup, and basic tool handling.

  2. WEEKS 2–4

    Train while you earn

    Practice core tasks with a crew and begin building proficiency in the areas that fit you best.

  3. NEXT STEP

    Show what you can do

    Complete hands-on training and skill checks as you become ready for more responsibility.

Real work. Real pay. A path forward.

$20

Starting hourly pay

Begin at $20.00 per hour while learning the fundamentals on the job.

1 HR

Typical weekly PTO earned

Starting in your second workweek, earn 15 minutes of paid time off for every 10 hours worked, based on hours and worker level.

25 MI

Charlotte-area projects

Residential maintenance, remodeling, and new construction within roughly 25 miles of Charlotte.

ALL

Many paths to learn

Exposure to the trades and business roles needed to take projects from estimate to warranty.

PTO use, notice, attendance, vacation, and sick-time rules are governed by the company’s current written policies and project needs. Full policy details are provided during hiring and onboarding.

Show up. Work safely. Keep learning.

Be dependable. Arrive on time and communicate early when life gets in the way.

Protect the crew. Follow safety direction and never work impaired. Testing may be required when there is reasonable suspicion of on-site impairment, consistent with applicable law and company policy.

Keep moving forward. Ask questions, apply what you learn, and take pride in doing the fundamentals correctly.

Bring your whole story. A criminal record is not an automatic disqualification. Any background information considered will be reviewed individually in relation to the job and applicable law.

Ready to build something better?

No résumé. No construction experience. Just a few straightforward questions.

What happens next?
We’ll review your application and contact selected applicants using their preferred contact method.

12Contact info
First, how can we reach you?

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A few job basics
What would you like to learn? (choose any)

We only collect information needed to review and respond to your application. Do not submit a Social Security number, medical details, or banking information here.

Before you apply

Do I need construction experience?+

No. This opening is designed for people starting at entry level. We provide hands-on instruction and supporting written or online lessons.

What kind of work will I do first?+

Expect foundational work such as site preparation and protection, cleanup, moving materials, basic tool use, and other labor that helps the crew work safely and efficiently.

Where are the jobsites?+

Most projects are within roughly 25 miles of Charlotte, North Carolina. Reliable transportation to changing residential jobsites is important.

Is advancement guaranteed?+

No position or timeline is guaranteed. Growth is based on demonstrated skill, safe work, reliability, completed training, company needs, and available roles. We make the requirements for each next step clear.

How does paid time off work?+

PTO begins accumulating after the first workweek, starting in the second workweek/pay cycle. The base accrual is 15 minutes for every 10 hours worked, with use subject to the current attendance and notice policy.

Will a record automatically disqualify me?+

No. Criminal history is not an automatic disqualification. If background information is considered, it is assessed individually in relation to the role and applicable law.

Apply now · $20/hr