• Vancouver, WA
  • $36 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Lead the Build: Experienced Lead Carpenter Needed—Decks, Patios, & Custom Remodeling!


Do you have a strong background in custom carpentry, field crew leadership, and excellent client communication habits? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier construction contractor in Cowlitz County to hire a full-time Lead Carpenter. Secure a dependable Monday-Friday daytime routine, premium hourly pay up to $36/hr, and a stable path to a prominent career leading high-end structural projects!


Description for Lead Carpenter:
  • Construct, fit, and install premium custom decks, patio covers, fencing, siding, and window systems.
  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily workflow of a dedicated carpentry assistant on-site.
  • Serve as the professional face of the company, consulting with clients and owners confidently.
  • Drive company fleet trucks safely to transport crew, tools, and raw materials to job locations.
  • Read blueprints, take precise field measurements, and calculate accurate lumber material yields.
  • Maintain high situational awareness and strictly enforce standard construction safety rules.
Details for Lead Carpenter:
  • Pay Range: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour (DOE).
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift hours (discussed in detail in person).
  • Location: Cowlitz County project sites.
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire.
Requirements for Lead Carpenter:
  • Minimum of 4+ years of verifiable experience in professional carpentry or a relevant structural trade field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience in a leadership, foreman, or crew manager capacity.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record to operate company vehicles.
  • Presentable, polished communication style with the ability to represent the company in front of clients.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination, physical capability to lift heavy materials, and high reliability.

To apply:
Email: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call: (360) 200-4900
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


American Workforce Group, "Built on Relationships, Backed by Integrity"

Numbers & Facts

LocationVancouver, WA

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Carpentryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Contractsunmatched
  • Construction Safetyunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • High Reliabilityunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Remodelingunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

Be found by employers

5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Free resume builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Free resume builder