How to hire a truss builder

How to hire a truss builder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step truss builder hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the truss builder you need to hire. Certain truss builder roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect truss builder also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of truss builders.

   Type of Truss Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Truss Builder	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.	$11-20
   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:

   • Tape Measure
   • Blueprint Specifications
   • Jigs
   • Assembly Line
   • Nail Guns
   • Safety Procedures
   • Roof Trusses
   • RAN
   • Building Trusses
   • Pneumatic Staple Gun
   • Customer Specifications
   • Construction Materials
   • Power Saws
   • Safety Rules

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   Responsibilities:

   • Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
   • Complete roofing projects with slate and shingles.
   • Perform proper installation procedures of shingles rubber roofing or asphalt roofing material.
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
   • Work at home depot rapid deployment center in northside of Houston.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your truss builder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A truss builder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, truss builders' average salary in florida is 52% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level truss builders 44% less than senior-level truss builders.
   • Certifications. A truss builder with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a truss builder's salary.

   Average truss builder salary

   $15.49hourly

   $32,225 yearly

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   Entry-level truss builder salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average truss builder salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$45,457	$22
   2	Washington	$42,303	$20
   3	North Dakota	$38,429	$18
   4	Montana	$38,273	$18
   5	Nevada	$36,374	$17
   6	Utah	$36,133	$17
   7	Wisconsin	$36,049	$17
   8	Arizona	$34,554	$17
   9	Illinois	$31,393	$15
   10	Nebraska	$30,064	$14
   11	Michigan	$29,793	$14
   12	Texas	$28,740	$14
   13	Tennessee	$25,424	$12
   14	Alabama	$25,209	$12
   15	South Carolina	$25,146	$12
   16	Florida	$22,068	$11

   Average truss builder salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Western Building Products	$37,832	$18.19
   2	5280	$37,500	$18.03
   3	UFP Industries	$37,096	$17.83	2
   4	Carter Lumber	$35,925	$17.27	7
   5	The Building Center	$34,784	$16.72
   6	Toll Brothers	$34,297	$16.49
   7	Spec's	$33,251	$15.99
   8	PulteGroup	$33,081	$15.90
   9	QPS	$32,608	$15.68
   10	Parr Lumber	$32,570	$15.66	4
   11	ManpowerGroup	$31,425	$15.11	2
   12	Aerotek	$29,687	$14.27	34
   13	Randstad North America, Inc.	$29,477	$14.17
   14	PeopleReady	$28,857	$13.87	3
   15	Express Employment Indy South	$28,250	$13.58	1
   16	AtWork	$28,137	$13.53	3
   17	Elwood Staffing	$27,817	$13.37
   18	Automation Personnel Services	$27,512	$13.23	1
   19	84 Lumber	$25,552	$12.28	5

4. Writing a truss builder job description

   A good truss builder job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a truss builder job description:

   Truss builder job description example

   Relco Truss is currently looking for a Truss Builder in Harrisburg, Oregon. Truss Builders build trusses in an efficient and safe manner satisfying our customer's orders. This position reports directly to the Production Manager and works closely with other Truss Builders and Truss Stackers. Pay range starts at $18 to $22 per hr DOE .

   We Offer:

   • Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
   • Employee paid sick days
   • 7 holidays
   • 2 medical plan options, one with no paycheck deduction (HSA) and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
   • Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
   • Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
   • FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
   • HSA (Health Savings Account) - Parr will match up to $600/year
   • Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
   • In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
   • Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
   • Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,700 for the 2020 year)
   • $1,000 referral bonus

   At Relco Truss, a division of The Parr Company, we're committed to providing legendary service to our customers, and to provide legendary service, we need a legendary team.

   The Parr Company is a Washington and Oregon based company, and in Oregon we have just been awarded as the 6th Top Workplace in 2022.

   We put our team members first, by offering industry-leading benefits, family-friendly hours, a transparent pay structure, and we love to promote from within.

   When you join our crew, you're joining a family-owned company that's been in business for over 90 years with a well-established reputation as a national leader in the building material supply industry. Join a family-oriented, employee-centric team where our mission is to provide Legendary Service Through Teamwork.
   
   Physical Requirements
   • Ability to stand and or walk for extended periods of time
   • Ability to bend and kneel repetitively
   • Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
   • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
   • Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment

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5. Post your job

   To find truss builders for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any truss builders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level truss builders with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with truss builder candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 truss builder

   Once you've selected the best truss builder 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new truss builder. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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