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MSI Litho

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Print Shop Helper

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$27 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Well established San Rafael commercial print shop looking to hire a full time person to help out in ... trade.

DBM GLOBAL INC

Production Helper

Stockton, CA

$20 - $21/hr

  • Medical

The Production Helper utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty ...

Schuff Steel

Production Helper

Stockton, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

  • Medical

The Production Helper utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty ...

SCHUFF STEEL CO

Production Helper

Stockton, CA

$20 - $21/hr

  • Medical

The Production Helper utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty ...

California Closets

Installation Helper

Poway, CA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... skilled trade, and is looking to build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and ... Help assemble and install shelving, drawers, and cabinetry * Maintain clean and organized work ...

California Closets

Installation Helper

Poway, CA

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... skilled trade, and is looking to build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and ... Help assemble and install shelving, drawers, and cabinetry * Maintain clean and organized work ...

Synergy Companies

Electrician Helper

Fresno, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We offer competitive pay based on everyone's demonstrated trade skills and applicable experience. If you are looking to find a home with a company who are fun, loving and care about our employees and ...

Synergy Companies

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Electrical Helper

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We offer competitive pay based on everyone's demonstrated trade skills and applicable experience. If you are looking to find a home with a company who are fun, loving and care about our employees and ...

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How much do trade helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for trade helper in California is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trade helper?

A Trade Helper assists skilled tradespeople, such as electricians, plumbers, or carpenters, by performing basic tasks like gathering materials, cleaning work areas, and holding tools. They help improve efficiency on job sites by supporting tradesworkers with manual labor and simple installations. This role is typically entry-level and provides hands-on experience, often leading to apprenticeships or specialized training in a trade.

What does a trade helper do?

A typical day for a Trade Helper involves assisting skilled tradespeople by preparing materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, moving equipment, and sometimes performing basic repairs or measurements under supervision. You may work both indoors and outdoors, often in a team setting, and need to adjust to changing tasks as projects progress. Physical activity is common, and there's a strong emphasis on safety procedures and clear communication with crew members. This hands-on experience helps Trade Helpers gain valuable skills and can open up opportunities to advance into specialized trades over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trade helper?

To thrive as a Trade Helper, you need basic knowledge of construction or industrial tools, physical stamina, and the ability to follow instructions, with a high school diploma often preferred. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety protocols, and sometimes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification is valuable. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help Trade Helpers be effective contributors on job sites. These abilities are important to ensure safety, productivity, and smooth coordination with skilled tradespeople during various projects.

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Infographic showing various Trade Helper job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,004 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Senior Programmatic Trading Specialist

The Trade Desk

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

The Trading Team works with Account Management and Business Development to provide strategic recommendations to retain clients and grow their business. The main responsibilities of a Trading Specialist are to provide detailed performance and pacing recommendations and be a platform expert who can not only teach the nuances to clients but can actively navigate and utilize the platform themselves. Trading Specialists should eventually be viewed as a consultants to clients who are aiming to drive the strongest performance possible.

What you'll do:

  • Collaborate with both Account Managers and Business Development colleagues while mentoring other Traders to help drive advertiser performance and account growth
  • Troubleshoot campaign setup and performance issues across multiple channels including Display, Online Video, and Connected TV
  • Provide feedback to Product Managers to ideate on platform and product improvements
  • Utilize excel and other advanced analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to analyze large sets of data and create actionable insights
  • Be comfortable presenting data and insights to client stakeholders
  • Start to build strong relationships with agency and brand direct stakeholders to drive forward business and meet client needs
  • Work with agency traders and planners to setup campaigns and provide optimization recommendations to ensure budgets deliver in full as well as hitting client KPIs
  • Become a platform expert who can consult and educate clients on new product updates, platform best practices, and industry news
  • Comfortable traveling 1-2 times a quarter nationally

Who you are:

  • 4+ years of consultative, client-facing work, ideally within ad tech, digital marketing, finance or other data-heavy, industries (hands-on keyboard DSP experience a plus)
  • Strong technical experience, ability to perform at a high strategic level and ability to think long term
  • Comfortable with client management, day to day communication, and presenting in front of clients
  • Strong ability to communicate complex topics to agency and brand direct stakeholders
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize client asks as well as long term projects
  • Fluency in understanding the DSP/Ad Tech landscape a plus
  • Strong quantitative skills using tools such as MS Excel, Vertica and Power BI
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and internal stakeholders as well as work independently on daily tasks

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The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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