Construction Crew Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Life Insurance

Training bonus

Safety incentives

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Bad Weather Pay

AND So Much More...

Job summary

Morton Buildings is seeking a Construction Crew Lead to assist the Crew Foreman in delivering high-quality post-frame buildings across our centers. You will help build teams, meet safety standards, and drive efficient project execution.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in building construction, a Class A CDL (or plan to obtain within 6 months), and a commitment to safety and training programs. Expect travel up to 25% and a comprehensive ESOP program and benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Keep current with and apply Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building.
• Read, understand and build according to construction plans.
• Lead and efficiently execute tasks to complete a quality building including digging, footings, framing, doors, and siding/roofing installations.
• Provide construction expertise and communication skills to complete projects profitably.
• Assist in training crew members, including new hires, to ensure safety and procedures are followed.
• Foster a safe, organized, productive and positive workplace environment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

CDL Class A license

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.

TheConstruction Crew Leadassists 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 Leadefficiently executes tasks needed to complete a quality building including but not limited to: digging andinstalling 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 andcommunication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitably
• The Lead, in additionto 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 andconstruction 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 theentire company.
• The Leadassists 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)
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 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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