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Construction Helper

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Construction Helpers Dallas, TX $16-$19 per Hour | Full-Time HireQuest Direct is seeking ... Responsibilities * Assist carpenters, concrete crews, electricians, plumbers, and other trades as ...

Aerotek

Copper Helper

Carrollton, TX

$22 - $28/hr

You will learn the trade hands-on by gathering materials, using hand and power tools to prepare and ... Helpers have successfully progressed into project management roles, reflecting a strong commitment ...

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Plumbing Helper - Production

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

ARS

Plumbing Helper - Production

Dallas, TX

$16 - $20.75/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

Allied Fire Protection

Alarm Helper

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

... alarm trade * Assist technician with installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm ... alarm helper, preferred. Skills and Competencies: * Physical stamina and ability to perform ...

ARS

Plumbing Helper - Water Heater

Dallas, TX

$16 - $20.75/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

Malin

Shop Helper

Addison, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

LIFE AS A SHOP HELPER... At Malin, we rely greatly on our Shop Helper to make sure life at Malin is ... skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Subjected to inside and outside environmental ...

Raymond Corporation

Shop Helper

Addison, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

LIFE AS A SHOP HELPER... At Malin, we rely greatly on our Shop Helper to make sure life at Malin is ... skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Subjected to inside and outside environmental ...

Amteck, LLC

Electrician Helper - Houston

Irving, TX

$16.25 - $21/hr

... 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 ...

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Plumbing Helper - Water Heater

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

ARS

Plumbing Helper - Water Heater

Garland, TX

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

The Raymond Corporation

Shop Helper

Addison, TX

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

LIFE AS A SHOP HELPER... At Malin, we rely greatly on our Shop Helper to make sure life at Malin is ... skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Subjected to inside and outside environmental ...

Rescue Rooter

Plumbing Helper - Water Heater

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

Rescue Rooter

Plumbing Helper - Water Heater

Garland, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Plumbing Helper Production Pay Range: discussed at interview Full-time, year-round work American ... This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career in the plumbing trade with hands-on ...

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How much do trade helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for trade helper in Allen, TX is $17.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $19.47 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 Allen, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 20% 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 $36,762 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Electrical Helper I - Galaxy Afton, TX (34111)

CEC COMPANIES

Irving, TX • On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
An Electrical Helper 1 is a trade helper who assists the experienced electrician installing the work in the basic tasks of materials handling, jobsite housekeeping, tool and equipment maintenance, simple installations, and general labor. This is a safety sensitive position.
Key Responsibilities
  • Helps in securing, relocating, and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas.
  • Keeps work area clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
  • Keeps materials and tools clean and organized in an orderly fashion.
  • Assists in pulling wire, lifting, hoisting, and positioning materials.
  • May operate less complicated hand tools and equipment under direct supervision of a Foreman or more senior electrician.
  • Digs trenches by use of hand tools.
  • Assists in mounting and strapping.
  • May assist more senior personnel in less complicated electrical installations under close supervision
  • Meets attendance standards and complies with late/absence notification procedures.
  • DOES NOT WORK ON ENERGIZED CIRCUITS OR EQUIPMENT.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications
  • Requires basic mechanical aptitude and manual skills. Must be able to work occasional overtime as required.
  • Current Apprentice Electrical License, current Driver's License and must have reliable transportation
  • High School Graduate, GED or equivalent. No previous electrical experience is required.
Skills & Abilities
  • Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
  • Utilize all power tools, saws, threaders, and knockout punches.
  • Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in CEC's Safety Policy Handbook, Haz-Com Policy, and Lockout/Tagout Policy.
  • Operate two handed tools/equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jack hammers.
  • Read and interpret instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
  • Install and make branch wire terminations in junction boxes and panel boards.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.
  1. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
  2. Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.
  3. Climb ladders of all types.
  4. Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.
  5. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
  6. Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks. Possess good vision, normal or corrected.
  7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  8. Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
  9. Must be able to positively identify different colors of wiring. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
  10. Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position may be required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.
  11. Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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