Construction Worker - Carpenter
About the role
Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking to expand its construction crews and employee owners. As the industry leader in post-frame construction, we have over 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Learn, keep current with and apply Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards
- Read, understand and build according to construction plans
- Utilize various tools and equipment to safely and efficiently construct buildings
- Execute tasks such as: 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 trims
- Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable work environment treating everyone with dignity and respect
Qualifications
- Building construction (post-frame), carpentry or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school)
- Willingness to participate in and complete a training program
- A valid driver’s license is preferred
- Available to work 9-10 hours during peak construction season
- Ability to take direction
- Produce quality work in an efficient manner
- Agree to comply with all our safety processes and procedures
- Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper manner
- Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively
- Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
- Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
- Possess good communication skills - both written and verbal
Skills
- Physical strength and endurance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Safe work practices
Benefits
- $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Training bonus
- Safety incentives
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bad weather pay
- 401K Opportunity
Pay
Salary is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience. Bonus: Earn an additional $2000 your first year. New crew members receive an additional $500 bonus every quarter during their first year of employment with Morton Buildings. These bonuses are subject to all applicable withholding taxes.
Schedule
Available to work 9-10 hours during peak construction season. This position requires 20% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.
Benefits
- Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
- Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
- Possess good communication skills - both written and verbal
Qualifications
- Building construction (post-frame), carpentry or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school)
- Willingness to participate in and complete a training program
- A valid driver’s license is preferred
- Available to work 9-10 hours during peak construction season
- Ability to take direction
- Produce quality work in an efficient manner
- Agree to comply with all our safety processes and procedures
- Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper manner
- Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively
- Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
- Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
- Possess good communication skills - both written and verbal
Company Information
- Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction.
- We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide.
- Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.
- https://vimeo.com/277723916 - click here to learn more about our Construction Crew opportunity!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.