How to hire a construction apprentice

How to hire a construction apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction apprentice hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a construction apprentice job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction apprentice
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The construction apprentice hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A construction apprentice's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, construction apprentices from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents construction apprentice salaries for various positions.

   Type of Construction Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction Apprentice	Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.	$15-33
   Trades Helper	As a Trades Helper, your duties will include obtaining parts and equipment for supervising tradesmen. You will have to carry out some complex routine tasks involving the use of machinery and equipment... Show more	$10-28
   Framer	A framer is responsible for devising work plans and assembling the framework structure essential for constructing houses and other facilities. Moreover, they are also responsible for finding the appropriate materials needed for the project, setting the budget, managing the schedule, and consulting with the client for their preferences... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Demolition
   • Ladders
   • Safety Rules
   • Roofing
   • Tape Measure
   • Physical Labor
   • Plumbing
   • Scaffolding
   • Construction Equipment
   • Drywall Installation
   • Facilitate Alignment
   • Construction Sites
   • Retaining Walls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Fix electrical fixtures and manage plumbing problems effectively.
   • Remodel houses and learned carpentry, plumping, HVAC and tiling for rental homes own by the companyOwner.
   • Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking gun to seal.
   • Operate power tools, measuring equipment, mechanical hoists and other instruments to complete jobs.
   • Set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble/debris and remove waste materials.
   • Perform maintenance tasks including basic electric circuit and plumbing.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction apprentice job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A construction apprentice salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, construction apprentices' average salary in idaho is 50% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level construction apprentices earn 54% less than senior-level construction apprentices.
   • Certifications. A construction apprentice with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a construction apprentice's salary.

   Average construction apprentice salary

   $47,983yearly

   $23.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level construction apprentice salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a construction apprentice job description

   A job description for a construction apprentice role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a construction apprentice job description:

   Construction apprentice job description example

   This apprenticeship position earns a competitive wage of $17-$25/hr, depending on experience. We provide unique and generous benefits , including paid training, a healthcare package and supplemental insurance, weekly pay, paid mileage, a company cell phone, and tool reimbursement if using your own tools. If this sounds like the right General Construction Apprentice opportunity for you, apply today!

   
   

   ABOUT QUALITY MOBILE HOME SERVICES

   We are a thriving general contractor that specializes in repairs and remodels of mobile, modular, and manufactured homes. Since 2014, we've been providing top-quality services to customers in Lake Elsinore. We now additionally serve northern California and multiple Arizona areas. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured full-service contractor that handles everything from foundations, leveling, flooring, plumbing repair and re-piping, to cosmetic work and more! From the roof to the foundation and everything in between, one call does it all. In addition to countless satisfied customers, we've been acknowledged by professionals on multiple occasions. We are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and have earned a spot on the INC 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US. Additionally, our company was named the GOLD Stevie® Winner: American Business Award Company of the Year for construction in 2020.

   Because we want our employees to be successful and enjoy working for us, we offer high-quality training, generous benefits, and excellent pay. We strive to hire good people and give them the tools to become great. If you're looking to join a team that's supportive and optimistic, look no further!

   
   

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF GENERAL CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICE

   In this apprenticeship, you love having the opportunity to learn from other trained laborers! You pay close attention to details while helping the crew complete remodel and renovation projects. Because you get to do a variety of tasks in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting you quickly become a skilled and well-rounded worker. You look forward to learning something new each day and playing an important part in producing satisfactory results.

   
   

   QUALIFICATIONS

   • 1+ years of experience in general construction
   • Some experience in multiple types of construction including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, etc

   Are you a jack of all trades? Do you take pride in a job well done? Are you a fast learner? Do you make punctuality a priority? Are you humble and willing to take corrections? If so, you might just be perfect for this apprenticeship position!

   
   

   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CONSTRUCTION TEAM?

   If you feel that you would be right for this apprenticeship, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

   Location: 92530

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right construction apprentice for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with construction apprentices they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit construction apprentices who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your construction apprentice job on Zippia to find and attract quality construction apprentice candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting construction apprentices requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction apprentice

   Once you've decided on a perfect construction apprentice candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction apprentice. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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