Job Description Templates for Skilled Trades, Drivers and Hourly Jobs
Pick a job, fill in your company, location and pay, and copy a complete job description: duties, requirements, physical demands, pay and how to apply.
Electrician
Journeyman electricians are commonly offered about $25 to $40 an hour in 2026; apprentices less, master electricians and union jobs more. Check local pay before you post.
CDL-A Truck Driver
Company CDL-A drivers are commonly offered about $0.50 to $0.75 a mile, or $60,000 to $90,000 a year, in 2026; more for tanker, hazmat and team driving. State the pay method clearly and check local pay before you post.
Welder
Production and fabrication welders are commonly offered about $20 to $32 an hour in 2026; certified pipe and structural welders more. Check local pay before you post.
Maintenance Technician
Industrial maintenance technicians are commonly offered about $24 to $36 an hour in 2026, with shift premiums for nights. Check local pay before you post.
Machine Operator
Machine operators are commonly offered about $17 to $24 an hour in 2026, with shift differentials for second and third shift. Check local pay before you post.
Delivery Driver
Non-CDL delivery drivers are commonly offered about $18 to $24 an hour in 2026. Check local pay before you post.
Security Officer
Unarmed security officers are commonly offered about $16 to $22 an hour in 2026; armed officers more. Check local pay before you post.
Warehouse Associate
Warehouse associates are commonly offered about $16 to $21 an hour in 2026, with more for nights and forklift work. Check local pay before you post.
Forklift Operator
Forklift operators are commonly offered about $17 to $23 an hour in 2026. Check local pay before you post.
Housekeeper
Housekeepers are commonly offered about $14 to $19 an hour in 2026, more in large cities and hospitals. Check local pay and your state's minimum wage before you post.
HVAC Technician
HVAC technicians are commonly offered about $24 to $38 an hour in 2026; installers and apprentices less, commercial service technicians more. Check local pay before you post.
Plumber
Licensed plumbers are commonly offered about $25 to $40 an hour in 2026; apprentices less, service plumbers with on-call pay more. Check local pay before you post.
General Laborer
General laborers are commonly offered about $16 to $21 an hour in 2026. Check local pay and your state's minimum wage before you post.
Customer Service Representative
Customer service representatives are commonly offered about $16 to $21 an hour in 2026, more for bilingual roles. Check local pay before you post.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a job description include?
The job title, location, pay range, schedule, a short summary, the main duties, the must-have requirements (licenses, certifications, experience), preferred skills, the physical demands, benefits, an equal opportunity statement and how to apply.
Do I have to put the pay in a job posting?
In a growing number of states, yes: they require a good-faith pay range in every posting for employers above a certain size. Even where it is not required, postings with pay get more applicants.
Can I edit these templates?
Yes. Fill in your details, then copy the text and change anything you like before you post it. Nothing you type is sent to us; it stays in your browser.
Why list physical demands?
It tells candidates what the job involves (lifting, standing, heat or cold) and helps you decide on reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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