How to hire a siding installer

How to hire a siding installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step siding installer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a siding installer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A siding installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, siding installers 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.

   Here's a comparison of siding installer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Siding Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Siding Installer	Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, and bridge supports—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.	$12-26
   Carpenter Foreman	A Carpenter Foreman supervises the work of a group of people engaged in carpentry, locksmith, or bricklaying work. They inspect buildings or other structures reported to be in need of repair and estimate the necessary time and materials for restoring them.	$20-37
   Carpenter/Labour	Carpenters/ Laborers do general maintenance tasks and help in mechanical and carpentry-related jobs. Carpenters are versatile workers and perform different construction duties... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Install Vinyl
   • Roofing
   • Aluminum
   • Replacement Windows
   • Tape Measure
   • Caulking
   • Nail Guns
   • Construction Sites
   • Shingles
   • Building Exteriors
   • Residential Homes
   • RAN
   • Safety Rules
   • Fall Protection

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Complete tasks following all OSHA requirements, company safety procedures and standards.
   • Practice and follow all OSHA requirements and regulations.
   • Specialize in siding, soffit, fascia and gutters.
   • Install gutters, replace faca boards, and run draining systems.
   • Install seamless gutters, soffit and fascia, and installation of drain lines

   More siding installer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your siding installer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A siding installer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a siding installer in New Mexico may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level siding installer usually earns less than a senior-level siding installer. Additionally, a siding installer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average siding installer salary

   $38,960yearly

   $18.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level siding installer salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average siding installer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$53,460	$26
   2	California	$52,543	$25
   3	Oregon	$44,995	$22
   4	Pennsylvania	$41,845	$20
   5	New York	$38,608	$19
   6	Virginia	$37,243	$18
   7	Montana	$35,408	$17
   8	Missouri	$35,107	$17
   9	Illinois	$33,990	$16
   10	Georgia	$33,006	$16
   11	Kansas	$31,864	$15
   12	Idaho	$29,087	$14
   13	Nebraska	$23,337	$11

   Average siding installer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Champion Homes	$38,761	$18.64
   2	Tradesmen International	$37,034	$17.80	53
   3	Skyline	$34,239	$16.46

4. Writing a siding installer job description

   A job description for a siding installer 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 siding installer job description:

   Siding installer job description example

   If you’re an experienced V inyl Siding Installer lo oking for a long-time partner you can count on for steady work, fast pay and the support you need to advance your business, look no further.
   
   Immediate openings are available as we continue to smash sales records and expand our service area into new territories.
   
   80% of our installers have been with us more than 4 years and many have installed full-time for us for over 15 years. They stick – like family. Partner with us and you’ll never have to prospect, worry about your next job, or sweat cash flow ever again. If you want to grow your company and add more crews, or just increase your current revenues, your opportunity is now here.
   
   We offer:

   • Year-round, work in your area
   • No seasonal highs and lows
   • Excellent compensation
   • Fast, hassle-free pay – what you install this week gets paid next week
   • High-grade products & materials
   • Professionally measured jobs
   • ALL materials and supplies (down to the booties you’ll wear in the customer’s home)
   • No trips to the lumber yard
   • Dump Fees Paid
   • Optimized routes – no wasted trips or back and forth
   • Plenty of growth potential

   Backing and support of a 33-year old industry leader

   We are seeking installation partners with the following:

   • Relevant installation experience
   • Quality workmanship
   • Professional and courteous
   • Dedicated to customer satisfaction
   • Your own reliable, insured transportation
   • Your own tools, specific for the job
   • Have proper licenses and insurance

   Want to grow by working with a successful, committed partner

   Apply today to learn more about our installation partnership program and see how others have improved their business with us.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right siding installer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your siding installer job on Zippia to find and recruit siding installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit siding installers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 siding installer

   Once you've selected the best siding installer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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