Skilled Trades (Electrician / HVAC / Plumber) Screening Interview Template

What trade do you specialize in, and what is your current license or certification level (journeyman, master, apprentice)? Is your license active and in good standing?

What this assesses: Verifies trade specialization and license status, which are non-negotiable requirements for most placements.

Describe the types of projects you have worked on. Have you done residential, commercial, industrial, or new construction work? What scale of projects are you most experienced with?

What this assesses: Establishes experience scope and helps match candidates to appropriate job site environments.

What safety certifications do you hold (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, confined space, fall protection)? Describe a time you identified and corrected a safety hazard on a job site.

What this assesses: Confirms safety training compliance and evaluates proactive safety awareness on the job.

Do you own your own tools, and do you have reliable transportation to get to job sites? Are you willing to travel to sites within a certain radius?

What this assesses: Assesses logistical readiness for placement, including tool ownership and mobility.

Tell me about a challenging repair or installation you completed. What made it difficult and how did you solve the problem?

What this assesses: Evaluates hands-on problem-solving ability and technical depth in real-world scenarios.

How do you stay current with code changes and new techniques in your trade? Have you completed any continuing education recently?

What this assesses: Tests commitment to professional development and awareness of evolving code requirements.

What are your rate expectations, and are you available for full-time, part-time, or project-based work? Can you start immediately if placed?

What this assesses: Captures compensation expectations and availability for rapid placement in trades staffing.