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 120 years of experience and operate from more than 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)

Benefits

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 401K Opportunity

Pay and Schedule

• Salary is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience
• Paid Weekly

Skills

• Construction experience (post-frame, carpentry, framing)
• Safe and efficient construction practices
• Use of various tools and equipment
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and ability to work at heights

Benefits

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 401K Opportunity

Pay

• Salary is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience
• Paid Weekly

Schedule

• 9-10 hours during peak construction season

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)

Travel

• 10% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time

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 includes a drug screen.