Carpenter jobs in Tennessee
Full Time
Carpenter - Commercial Formwork
Nashville, TN
Join a Nashville crew building rough wooden structures and concrete formwork on commercial projects. This is hands-on work installing vertical and horizontal forms, gang forms, scaffolds and other temporary structures. Expect outdoor work in all weather and tasks at elevated heights. You must provide basic personal carpentry tools and follow strict safety and drug-free policies. Competitive pay and steady commercial work for experienced carpenters who read drawings, measure and cut accurately, and take pride in clean, safe job sites.
Per Diem
Concrete Formwork Carpenter
Nashville, TN · Up to $26/hr
Seeking experienced concrete carpenters in the Nashville, TN area to build and assemble concrete forms for commercial and government projects. This is a per diem position paying up to $26/hr. You’ll work with a crew on active job sites — building, setting and stripping formwork to the plans and specs. Ideal candidates know formwork inside-out, read construction drawings, and measure and cut accurately. Must be able to work safely, follow site layout and as-built requirements, and communicate on site in English and Spanish when needed.
Per Diem
Commercial Carpenter — McMinnville, TN
McMinnville, TN · $18-$28/hr
Looking for a hands-on commercial carpenter to build rough wooden structures and concrete formwork on projects in McMinnville, TN. Work includes erecting vertical and horizontal forms, gang forms, blocking, scaffolding and temporary structures from sketches, blueprints or verbal instructions. This is outdoor, elevated work in all weather. Pay is $18–$28/hr with per diem. You must bring your own basic tools and follow strict safety rules on a drug-free jobsite.
Per Diem
Commercial Carpenter
Memphis, TN · $18-$28/hr
We are hiring a hands-on Commercial Carpenter in Memphis, TN to build rough wooden structures and concrete formwork for commercial projects. This role focuses on vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, scaffolding, and temporary structures. You’ll work outdoors and at elevated heights, often following sketches, blueprints, or verbal instructions. This is a per diem position paying $18–$28/hr. You must bring basic hand tools, follow strict safety protocols, and be able to lift materials up to 50 lbs. OSHA-10 and commercial formwork experience are required or strongly preferred.
Full Time
Doors, Frames & Hardware Carpenter
Nashville, TN
Doors, frames & hardware carpenter needed for full-time commercial work in the Nashville, TN area. You’ll install commercial doors, frames and hardware, perform basic welding and frame prep, handle prefinished doors, and travel between job sites while maintaining clean, professional workmanship. This role requires hands-on experience with commercial doors, the ability to read plans and templates, and the discipline to create daily Pre-Task Plans and manage workflow between the shop and multiple sites. Full-time (40 hrs/week) with benefits and steady work for motivated tradespeople.
Full Time
Bridge Carpenter
Memphis, TN · Up to $33/hr
Work as a Bridge Carpenter in Memphis, TN building and repairing bridge structures. This hands-on role pays up to $33/hr and focuses on concrete formwork, heavy framing, deck installation, and structural repairs. You'll be on crews installing forms, setting rebar and anchors, and finishing bridge components. You must read blueprints, manage small scopes of work, and follow strict safety and compliance standards. Expect outdoor work, occasional travel along routes, overtime when projects demand it, and opportunities to step up into lead or foreman roles for proven performers.
Full Time
Carpenter — Millwork & Casework
Nashville, TN · Up to $30/hr
Join a skilled trades crew in Nashville as a Carpenter specializing in high-level millwork, casework and ornamental metalwork. You’ll install architectural woodwork, plastic laminate, metal casework, fume hoods, doors, frames, hardware and other specialties on commercial jobsites. This role requires someone who reads blueprints, preplans tools and materials, brings their own basic toolset, works with minimal supervision, and follows a strict jobsite safety program. Pay is up to $30/hr depending on experience; steady commercial work and overtime are often available.