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Free job description templates for trade businesses

Hiring your first helper or your fifth tech starts with a clear job description. Pick your trade for one that already lists the real duties and licenses, or start from the general one.

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10 tradesEach with its own lines and terms
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Job description
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Your business name

Job description

Schedule
Full time
About us
[Your business] is a [trade] company serving [towns].
The role
We are hiring a [job title] to [one sentence on what they will do].
What you will do
- [Duty one] - [Duty two] - [Duty three]
What you need
- [License or certification] - [Experience] - A valid driver's license
Pay and schedule
[Pay range], paid [weekly or every two weeks]. [Days and hours].
How to apply
Call or text [Your phone], or email [Your email].

Pick your trade

Each one is written for that trade: its own duties, terms and the questions its customers ask.

Why the job description matters

A clear description brings applicants who want the job you actually have, and screens out the ones who do not. It also becomes the document you train from and review against. In a small trade business, one good hire changes the year; a bad one costs months.

What every trade job description should have

  • The job title applicants search for.
  • The kind of work and a few real duties.
  • Licenses and certifications required.
  • Schedule, including on-call or seasonal hours.
  • Pay range.
  • How to apply, in one step.

Before you hire, read 1099 vs W-2 for your first helper, and use our labor rate calculator to see what the hire costs you per billable hour.

Setting the pay

Check what the job pays in your state before you post. Our trade salary pages show hourly and yearly wages by state from government data. A stated range tells applicants more than a vague "competitive pay" ever will.

FAQ

What should a job description include?

The job title, a short intro to your business, the real duties, the licenses and experience required, the schedule, the pay range and how to apply.

What is the difference between a job description and a job ad?

The job description is the full picture of the role. The job ad is the short version you post to get people to apply, with a headline and a few lines.

Should I include pay in a job description?

Yes. Applicants compare jobs on pay, and some places have pay transparency rules for job posts. Our salary pages show local wages.

How do I write a job description for my first employee?

Write down what you would hand off first, the skills it takes, and the hours. Keep it honest about the work. Then decide whether the role is an employee or a contractor.

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