VOLT
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Charlotte NC · 6 Core Trades · Premium Placement

CHARLOTTE'S
TRADES.
REIMAGINED.

We don't cast a wide net — we go deep. VOLT specializes in six core skilled trades and places workers who are vetted, certified, and ready to produce from day one.

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Trade 01 / 06

HVAC

Charlotte's climate makes HVAC one of the most in-demand trades in the region. From residential service calls to large commercial retrofits, we place certified technicians who know their way around every major system — Lennox, Carrier, Trane, and beyond.

The HVAC talent shortage is real. Companies wait months for a qualified tech while calls pile up. VOLT changes that equation. Our pipeline of EPA-certified, experienced technicians means your next hire is ready now.

Roles We Place
HVAC Technician Residential Service Tech Commercial HVAC Tech HVAC Installer Sheet Metal Worker HVAC Lead / Foreman Refrigeration Tech HVAC Service Manager
Certifications Required
  • EPA 608 Certification (Universal)
  • NATE (North American Technician Excellence)
  • State HVAC Contractor License (NC)
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (preferred)
  • EPA 609 for automotive HVAC (select roles)
HVAC Salary Ranges — Charlotte Metro
Apprentice / Helper $17–$22/hr
Residential Service Tech $22–$32/hr
Commercial HVAC Tech $28–$42/hr
Lead / Foreman $38–$52/hr
Service Manager $75K–$100K/yr
* Figures reflect Charlotte metro market as of 2025. Actual compensation varies by experience, certifications, and company.
Trade 02 / 06

ELECTRICAL

From residential panels to large-scale commercial infrastructure, Charlotte's electrical workforce is the backbone of its construction boom. Data centers, mixed-use developments, industrial facilities — the demand for journeyman and master electricians has never been higher.

VOLT recruits licensed electricians who are NEC-current, safety-trained, and ready to work. We don't just fill seats — we match your specific project requirements, from rough-in to commissioning.

Roles We Place
Apprentice Electrician Journeyman Electrician Master Electrician Commercial Electrician Industrial Electrician Electrical Foreman Low-Voltage Technician Electrical Inspector
Certifications Required
  • NC Journeyman Electrician License
  • NC Master Electrician License (senior roles)
  • OSHA 30 Construction (foreman/supervisor)
  • OSHA 10 (journeyman minimum)
  • NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training (industrial)
  • Low-Voltage Wiring License (AV/security roles)
Electrical Salary Ranges — Charlotte Metro
Apprentice (1st–2nd Year) $16–$22/hr
Journeyman Electrician $28–$42/hr
Industrial / Commercial $34–$52/hr
Master Electrician $48–$68/hr
Electrical Superintendent $90K–$130K/yr
* Figures reflect Charlotte metro market as of 2025.
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Trade 03 / 06

CONSTRUCTION

Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast. Cranes dot the skyline and new developments are breaking ground weekly. General contractors, specialty subs, and residential builders all face the same problem: not enough skilled boots on the ground.

VOLT places experienced construction talent from framing crews to superintendents. Whether you need a single skilled carpenter or a full crew of laborers, we deliver workers who show up, stay safe, and get the job done.

Roles We Place
Carpenter Concrete Finisher Framer Drywall Installer Ironworker / Rebar General Laborer Construction Foreman Project Superintendent Site Safety Officer Estimator
Certifications Required
  • OSHA 10 (general labor minimum)
  • OSHA 30 (foreman / superintendent)
  • First Aid / CPR Certification
  • Scissor Lift / Aerial Work Platform (AWP)
  • Rigging & Signaling (ironworker roles)
  • Competent Person — Excavation (site lead)
Construction Salary Ranges — Charlotte Metro
General Laborer $16–$22/hr
Skilled Carpenter / Framer $22–$36/hr
Concrete / Ironworker $26–$40/hr
Foreman $38–$58/hr
Project Superintendent $85K–$140K/yr
* Figures reflect Charlotte metro market as of 2025.
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Trade 04 / 06

PLUMBING

Commercial and residential construction both depend on reliable plumbing talent — and Charlotte's building boom has stretched the available workforce thin. Journeyman plumbers are among the most difficult skilled tradespeople to recruit in the Southeast.

VOLT maintains a deep network of licensed journeymen and service plumbers who work residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We move fast — because when pipes need to be run, waiting isn't an option.

Roles We Place
Plumbing Apprentice Journeyman Plumber Master Plumber Residential Service Plumber Commercial Rough-In Tech Pipefitter Plumbing Foreman Service & Repair Tech
Certifications Required
  • NC Journeyman Plumber License
  • NC Master Plumber License (senior roles)
  • Backflow Prevention Certification
  • OSHA 10 (minimum for field work)
  • Medical Gas Certification (healthcare projects)
Plumbing Salary Ranges — Charlotte Metro
Apprentice Plumber $16–$22/hr
Journeyman Plumber $26–$40/hr
Commercial / Pipefitter $32–$48/hr
Master Plumber $45–$65/hr
Plumbing Superintendent $80K–$120K/yr
* Figures reflect Charlotte metro market as of 2025.
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Trade 05 / 06

WELDING

Certified welders are among the highest-paid and most in-demand skilled tradespeople in the country. Charlotte's industrial corridor — from manufacturing plants to fabrication shops to infrastructure projects — runs on quality welds.

VOLT sources AWS-certified welders across all major processes: SMAW, MIG, TIG, FCAW, and structural. Whether you need a production welder for a fabrication shop or a coded pipe welder for a high-pressure system, we have the pipeline.

Roles We Place
MIG Welder TIG Welder Structural Welder Pipe Welder (Coded) Fabricator / Fitter Combination Welder Welding Inspector (CWI) Lead Welder / Foreman
Certifications Required
  • AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification
  • AWS Certified Welder (CW) — process-specific
  • ASME Section IX (pipe / pressure vessel)
  • CWI — Certified Welding Inspector (inspector roles)
  • OSHA 10 or 30
  • Overhead Crane / Rigging (fabrication shops)
Welding Salary Ranges — Charlotte Metro
Entry-Level / MIG Welder $18–$26/hr
TIG / Structural Welder $26–$40/hr
Combination Welder $32–$48/hr
Coded Pipe Welder $40–$60/hr
CWI / Lead Welder $70K–$105K/yr
* Figures reflect Charlotte metro market as of 2025.
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Trade 06 / 06

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Land clearing, grading, excavation, road building — Charlotte's growth depends on operators who can move earth efficiently and safely. Certified heavy equipment operators command premium wages and are consistently among the hardest workers to find.

VOLT places licensed, experienced operators across a full range of equipment classes. Our candidates hold current certifications, maintain clean safety records, and understand what it takes to keep a job site on schedule.

Roles We Place
Excavator Operator Bulldozer Operator Grader Operator Backhoe Operator Crane Operator Skid Steer Operator Paving Equipment Operator Equipment Mechanic
Certifications Required
  • NCCCO — Mobile Crane Operator Certification
  • OSHA 30 Construction (foreman/lead operator)
  • OSHA 10 (operator minimum)
  • CDL Class A or B (where applicable)
  • Manufacturer certifications (CAT, Komatsu, Deere)
  • Hazardous Materials / HAZWOPER (select roles)
Heavy Equipment Salary Ranges — Charlotte Metro
Skid Steer / Backhoe $20–$30/hr
Excavator / Bulldozer $26–$40/hr
Grader / Paving Operator $30–$46/hr
Crane Operator (NCCCO) $40–$62/hr
Equipment Superintendent $80K–$125K/yr
* Figures reflect Charlotte metro market as of 2025.
All Trades · Side By Side

SALARY COMPARISON

All figures represent Charlotte metro market rates as of 2025. Entry through senior levels.

Trade Entry Level Journeyman / Mid Senior / Foreman Management / Super Demand
❄️ HVAC $17–$22/hr $22–$32/hr $38–$52/hr $75K–$100K/yr Very High
⚡ Electrical $16–$22/hr $28–$42/hr $48–$68/hr $90K–$130K/yr Very High
🏗️ Construction $16–$22/hr $22–$40/hr $38–$58/hr $85K–$140K/yr High
🔧 Plumbing $16–$22/hr $26–$40/hr $45–$65/hr $80K–$120K/yr Very High
🔥 Welding $18–$26/hr $26–$48/hr $40–$60/hr $70K–$105K/yr High
🚜 Heavy Equipment $20–$30/hr $26–$46/hr $40–$62/hr $80K–$125K/yr High
Ready To Move?

HIRE OR GET HIRED.

Whether you're a contractor who needs talent or a tradesperson ready to level up — VOLT connects Charlotte's best workers with Charlotte's best companies.

📞 (828) 712-4625 · ✉️ yaz@voltrecruiting.com