Experienced Carpenter Application

Position & Availability

Position applied for(Required)

Date available to start(Required)

Desired hourly pay

Our work schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday — no overtime, no weekends. Do you have any obligations or schedule conflicts that would keep you from being there consistently?(Required)

Yes

If yes, describe

How did you hear about us?

Applied or worked here before?(Required)

Yes

If yes, when?

Applicant Information

Proof of work eligibility (Form I-9) is required at hire, not with this application. Do not include your Social Security number on this form.

Full legal name (Last, First, Middle)(Required)

Preferred name

Street address(Required)

City / State / ZIP(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Are you 18 or older?(Required)

Yes

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.?(Required)

Yes

Reliable transportation to job sites?(Required)

Yes

Valid driver's license?(Required)

Yes

Construction Experience & Skills

Check one level per skill. Honest answers help us place you well — nobody is expert at everything.

Total years in residential construction / remodeling(Required)

Most recent trade or role (e.g., lead carpenter, laborer, tile setter)(Required)

Demolition & site prep(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Rough framing(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Finish carpentry & trim(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Cabinet & countertop installation(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Door & window installation(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Siding & exterior work(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Decks & outdoor structures(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Drywall & patching(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Tile setting(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Flooring installation(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Painting & finishing(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Concrete & masonry(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Basic plumbing(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Basic electrical(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Reading plans & specifications(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Material takeoffs & ordering(Required)

None

Basic (<2 yrs)

Solid (2–5 yrs)

Expert (5+ yrs)

Do you own your own basic hand & power tools?(Required)

Yes

Some

Specialty tools or equipment you own (e.g., tile saw, framing nailer)

The essential functions of this job include: lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs; working from ladders and at heights; bending to the ground and reaching overhead repeatedly throughout the day; hearing spoken instructions and safety warnings over job-site noise; and seeing well enough to work accurately and safely. Can you perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?(Required)

Yes

Licenses or certifications you hold, if any — optional (e.g., OSHA, First Aid/CPR, EPA Lead-Safe)

Education & Training

For each, list the school or program, area of study or trade, and any diploma, degree, or certificate.

High school or GED

College / trade school

Apprenticeship / other training

Work History

Start with your most recent job. Include self-employment.

Employer 1 — Company(Required)

Employer 1 — Phone

Employer 1 — Dates (from – to)(Required)

Employer 1 — Your job title(Required)

Employer 1 — Supervisor name

Employer 1 — What you did day to day (main responsibilities)(Required)

Employer 1 — Reason for leaving

Employer 1 — May we contact this employer?(Required)

Yes

Employer 2 — Company

Employer 2 — Phone

Employer 2 — Dates (from – to)

Employer 2 — Your job title

Employer 2 — Supervisor name

Employer 2 — What you did day to day (main responsibilities)

Employer 2 — Reason for leaving

Employer 2 — May we contact this employer?

Yes

Employer 3 — Company

Employer 3 — Phone

Employer 3 — Dates (from – to)

Employer 3 — Your job title

Employer 3 — Supervisor name

Employer 3 — What you did day to day (main responsibilities)

Employer 3 — Reason for leaving

Employer 3 — May we contact this employer?

Yes

References

Three people who have seen your work — supervisors, GCs, or clients preferred over friends.

References(Required)

Name

How they know your work

Company

Phone

Military Service (Optional)

Branch

Dates of service

Rank / specialty

Training or experience relevant to construction work

In Your Own Words

Short answers are fine. These tell us more than anything else on this form.

1. Tell us about a project you're proud of. What was your part in it?(Required)

2. What does a well-run, safe job site look like to you?(Required)

3. Why do you want to work at Ben The Builder, and what do you want to be doing three years from now?(Required)

Resume (Optional)

Attach your resume (PDF or Word)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Applicant Certification & Signature

I certify that my answers on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading information on this application or in an interview may disqualify me from consideration, or result in the withdrawal of an offer or the end of my employment. I authorize Ben The Builder Inc to contact the references and former employers listed here (except where I have marked “no”) and I release them to speak candidly about my work. I understand that any offer of employment is conditioned on verification of eligibility to work in the United States (Form I-9), and that any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer, in accordance with Oregon law. I understand that employment with Ben The Builder Inc is at-will, and that this application is not a contract of employment.

Certification(Required)

I have read, understand, and agree to the statements above.

Signature — type your full legal name(Required)

Date(Required)