Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc., the industry leader in post‑frame construction with 120 years of experience and more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants serving over 100 construction centers nationwide, is expanding its construction crews and employee‑owner team.

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.
• Install various siding and roofing materials, including hi‑rib steel, shingles, wood, other siding materials, and mortarless masonry units.
• Finish work with metal and wood trims.
• Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable 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.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Availability to work 9‑10 hours during peak construction season.
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently.
• Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Standard weight‑lifting requirements – 50 lb regularly, occasional lifts up to 100 lb.
• Capability to work in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 ft).
• Potential travel up to 25 % of time, which may include overnight trips of up to two weeks.

Benefits

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Training bonus.
• Safety incentives.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Bad weather pay.
• 401(k) opportunity.
• Additional “And So Much More…” benefits.

Pay

Salary ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience. Bonus opportunities include a $2,000 bonus in the first year and an additional $500 bonus each quarter during the first year, subject to applicable withholding taxes.

Schedule

Work 9‑10 hours per day during peak construction season. Position may require up to 25 % travel, including overnight assignments that could extend up to two weeks.