Construction & Architecture
Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
Rough Carpenters
Average
$41,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$24,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$43,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$62,000
ANNUAL
Rough Carpenters
19,850
Projected job openings through 2028
Rough Carpenters
Degree Recommendations
Rough Carpenters
01
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
02
Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
03
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
04
Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
05
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
06
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
07
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
08
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
09
Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
10
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Rough Carpenters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
Construction & Architecture
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