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Trade Helper Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Plumbing Helper

Laurel, MD · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are hiring Plumbing Helpers to support experienced plumbers with residential plumbing ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ... Help prepare job sites and materials for plumbing work as directed by supervisors * Interact ...

Maintenance Helper

Washington, DC

$20 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Collaborate with maintenance and skilled trades teams to deliver quality service and ensure safety standards. * Help organize supplies, prepare work areas, and perform basic troubleshooting for ...

Maintenance Helper

Washington, DC

$20 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Collaborate with maintenance and skilled trades teams to deliver quality service and ensure safety standards. * Help organize supplies, prepare work areas, and perform basic troubleshooting for ...

Electrical Roadway Helper

Harmans, MD · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Roadway Electrical Helper with Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) Looking to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? Join our Roadway Lighting team! As a teaching electrical contractor, we offer ...

Electrician Helper - Houston

Glen Burnie, MD

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

  • Retirement

... trade. Requirements: 2+ years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial sites Experience with running/bending Rigid and EMT conduit OSHA 10 preferred but not required Experience working ...

Electrical Roadway Helper

Harmans, MD · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Roadway Electrical Helper with Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) Looking to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? Join our Roadway Lighting team! As a teaching electrical contractor, we offer ...

Electrician Helper - Houston

Chantilly, VA

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

  • Retirement

... trade. Requirements: 2+ years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial sites Experience with running/bending Rigid and EMT conduit OSHA 10 preferred but not required Experience working ...

Electrical Roadway Helper

Harmans, MD · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Roadway Electrical Helper with Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) Looking to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? Join our Roadway Lighting team! As a teaching electrical contractor, we offer ...

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How much do trade helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for trade helper in Washington is $21.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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 Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,762 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Trade Compliance PM Governance, Global Trade Controls and Oversight, AWS Compliance & Security As...

Amazon

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,091 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced Global Trade Compliance Program Manager to build upon our controls and oversight program and support our expanding business on a broad range of global import and export compliance matters. This role will have a heavy focus on leveraging technology and data to scale internal validations. The team member in this role will build a best in class internal review program.

You will interact with AWS Development, Datacenter Engineering, AWS Services, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, and other internal businesses and external stakeholders to drive trade compliance. This position will report to the Manager of Global Trade Controls and Oversight for AWS in Arlington, VA.
AWS is at the forefront of providing a broad set of global cloud-based services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, deep Machine learning, robotics, and enterprise applications, to help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale. This is a dynamic business within Amazon.com, and one of the world's fastest growing and evolving companies, with a team of exceptionally talented, bright and driven people

GTPC is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure equipment necessary to support the AWS services are imported/exported in a compliant manner across the multiple countries where AWS operates and will expand.
Key job responsibilities
Identifies and define a plan of action to advance AWS' internal validations program.
Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade controls and risk mitigation.
Manage global import/export regulatory or procedural changes that impact the trade compliance governance program

Clearly communicate the changes and associated impact on the trade compliance program to stakeholders.
Build and maintain data-informed metrics and monitor for actionable insights that enhance the trade controls program.
Establish and manage positive business relations with key stakeholders and business teams
Generate and contribute to performance requirements, timelines, and metrics for all related activities.
Proactively identify and drive automation, simplification, and process improvement initiatives
Build and maintain a strict adherence to reporting and assessments
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences

Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness

Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US