Construction Crew Lead

Morton Buildings Inc.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K

Training bonus

Safety incentives

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Construction Crew Lead to support the Crew Foreman in delivering quality post-frame buildings. You will help develop a positive team culture, meet safety standards, and drive profitable projects with hands-on leadership in framing, footings, and siding.

The role requires 3+ years in construction and a Class A CDL or ability to obtain one in 6 months, with OSHA 10-hour and safety certifications encouraged. Schedule: 6am–6pm, occasional Saturdays, 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction.
• Class A CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour and safety certifications once hired.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Follow Morton safety procedures and construction standards.
• Read and build according to construction plans.
• Lead tasks for footing, framing, siding, doors and trims.
• Provide leadership and organizational skills to the crew.
• Train new hires and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain a safe, productive working environment.
• Contribute to a positive customer construction experience.
• Help coordinate crew activities and project goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading plans

Safety compliance

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Travel readiness

Education

Class A CDL license

OSHA 10-hour certification

Competent Person Certification

Job description

Morton Buildings is looking to expand our construction crews and employee owners!

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.

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 $25.00 to $28.00 per hour based on experience

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)
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 401K Opportunity
• AND So Much More...

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.

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