Construction Crew Lead

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time

Quarterly crew bonus

Bad Weather Pay

401K Opportunity

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Construction Crew Lead to assist the Crew Foreman in building quality projects across Minnesota. This role supports a positive construction experience for customers and offers potential for career advancement.

You will read and build from plans, supervise tasks, train crew members, and help maintain safety standards. A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained within 6 months; 3+ years in building construction and willingness to travel up to 25% are also

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction is required.
• Class A CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation and Competent Person Certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership.
• Participate in and lead formal training programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Keep safety procedures and standards in construction at all times.
• Read, understand and build from construction plans.
• Lead crew in tasks such as digging footings, framing, and installing doors/windows.
• Provide leadership and coordinate team to complete projects profitably.
• Assist in training crew members and new hires.
• Maintain a positive, respectful work environment and customer experience.
• Ensure quality workmanship and timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Reading plans

Team training

Problem solving

Job description

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 $27.50 to $29.25 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 building
• Read, understand and build according to construction plans
• The 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 trims
• Provide the construction expertise, organizational and communication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitably
• The Lead, in addition to the Crew Foreman, provides leadership for the crew in all aspects of the building construction process
• Assist 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 procedures
• Assist in establishing healthy workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive and enjoyable
• Help promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect among fellow employees, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors
• Help 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 required
• Carpentry, framing, post-frame construction, or equivalent experience is preferred
• Applicant must hold a Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of being hired
• Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation and Competent Person Certifications once hired
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership
• Participate in and lead our formal training programs
• Ability to measure human productivity and improve effectiveness
• Embrace accountability and ownership
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Available to work a flexible schedule (6am to 6pm) that will include Saturdays during peak construction periods
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work in an efficient manner
• Agree to comply with all of 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
• This 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 Time
• Potential to earn quarterly crew bonus
• Bad Weather Pay
• 401K Opportunity

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.