Construction Crew Lead

Morton Buildings is looking to expand our construction crews and employee owners! The Construction Crew Lead assists the Crew Foreman in constructing quality building projects that are profitable and provide a positive construction experience for the customer. This position helps create a construction team that promotes a positive attitude, develops an atmosphere for setting and meeting goals and strives to achieve company objectives. This position offers the potential for career advancement. Salary is $26.50 to $28.00 per hour based on experience and CDL certification Responsibilities Keep current with and apply the Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every buildingRead, understand and build according to construction plansThe Lead efficiently executes tasks needed to complete a quality building including but not limited to: digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, entry and other doors and door openings, installing various siding and roofing materials including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials and mortarless masonry units, finishing with metal and wood trimsProvide the construction expertise, organizational and communication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitablyThe Lead, in addition to the Crew Foreman, provides leadership for the crew in all aspects of the building construction processAssist in the technical training and re-training of crew members, including new hires, to ensure they are fully trained and follow all safety and construction proceduresAssist in establishing healthy workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive and enjoyableHelp promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect among fellow employees, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractorsHelp create a positive team that enthusiastically works to achieve the objectives of the crew, the local construction center and the entire company. The Lead assists in ensuring a positive construction experience for the customer Qualifications Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction is requiredCarpentry, framing, post-frame construction, or equivalent experience is preferredApplicant must hold a Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of being hiredDesire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation and Competent Person Certifications once hiredDemonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadershipParticipate in and lead our formal training programsAbility to measure human productivity and improve effectivenessEmbrace accountability and ownershipDemonstrated organizational and planning skillsAvailable to work a flexible schedule (6am to 6pm) that will include Saturdays during peak construction periodsAbility to take direction and produce quality work in an efficient mannerAgree to comply with all of our safety processes and proceduresWillingness to maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper mannerAbility to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectivelyStandard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 poundsCapable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)Possess good communication skills - both written and verbalThis position requires 25% travel, which could include overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time. Benefits include: Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick TimePotential to earn quarterly crew bonusBad Weather Pay401K Opportunity Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.