Lead Carpenter Trainee / Carpenter

Lead Carpenter Trainee / Carpenter

DEKTEX Outdoor Space Design/Build

Verona, WI

Full-Time | Year-Round

Build Great Projects. Grow Into Leadership. Love What You Do.

DEKTEX is looking for a skilled carpenter who wants more than just a paycheck.

We are searching for someone with carpentry experience, strong character, and a desire to grow into a Lead Carpenter role. We don't expect you to know everything. We do expect you to take ownership, work hard, stay humble, and help the people around you succeed.

Our team specializes in high-end outdoor living projects including decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, railings, lighting, and complete backyard transformations.

We believe in one simple truth:

We love what we do. You will too.

Who We Are

Founded in 2017, DEKTEX has grown into one of Southern Wisconsin's premier outdoor living contractors.

Our culture is built around:

LET'S GO CORE VALUES

Love What We Do
Bring energy, passion, and purpose to work every day.

Excellence
Do it right the first time.

Teamwork
Win together.

Service
Serve customers and teammates like family.

Growth
Never stop excelling.

Ownership
Take responsibility for outcomes.

We also believe every great team member should be:

Humble

Hungry

Smart

What You'll Do

• Build high-quality outdoor living projects
• Learn advanced framing and layout techniques
• Install decking, railings, pergolas, and outdoor living products
• Work alongside experienced leaders and craftsmen
• Train and mentor helpers as your skills grow
• Maintain clean, organized jobsites
• Protect company tools, materials, and equipment
• Help create an outstanding customer experience

What We're Looking For

Required

• Construction or carpentry experience
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Desire to learn and grow

Preferred

• Framing experience
• Deck building experience
• Leadership experience
• Outdoor construction experience
• Ability to read plans and layouts

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year you will:

• Master DEKTEX building systems
• Become a trusted carpenter on our projects
• Help train newer team members
• Take ownership of quality and productivity
• Develop into a Lead Carpenter capable of guiding a crew when needed

This is not a position for someone looking to coast.

We're looking for people who take initiative, solve problems, and make the team better.

If your first instinct is to blame weather, tools, coworkers, customers, management, or circumstances, this likely won't be a fit.

If your first instinct is to ask:

"What can I do to make this better?"

we want to meet you.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25-$38 per hour based on experience
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Tools Provided
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Year-Round Work
• 4-Day Work Week (Monday-Thursday)
• Overtime Opportunities

Career Path

Carpenter Helper>
Carpenter>
Lead Carpenter>
Field Supervisor>
Production Leadership

We promote from within whenever possible.

Apply Today

Send your resume and tell us:

• What construction experience you have.
• What you're most proud of building.
• Why you think you'd be a good fit for DEKTEX.

We're not looking for perfect.

We're looking for accountable people who want to grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $38