UT
Explore skilled trade careers in Utah. Compare salaries, certification paths, and career opportunities across 10 trades.
Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials. Carpenters frame buildings, install cabinets, build decks, and do finish work.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Electricians read blueprints, run wiring, install panels, and ensure code compliance.
Manage and oversee construction projects from start to finish. General contractors coordinate subcontractors, manage budgets, pull permits, and ensure code compliance.
Operate heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and loaders for construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. HVAC techs ensure climate control and indoor air quality.
Lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, and other masonry materials to build walls, foundations, walkways, and decorative structures.
Install and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, gas lines, and fixtures. Plumbers work in residential and commercial settings ensuring safe water and waste systems.
Install, repair, and replace roofing systems on residential and commercial buildings. Roofers work with shingles, metal, flat roofing, and waterproofing systems.
Install, maintain, and repair solar photovoltaic systems on rooftops and ground-mounted arrays. Solar installers connect panels, inverters, and battery systems.
Join metals using various welding processes including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core. Welders work in construction, manufacturing, pipelines, and shipbuilding.