Construction Worker - Building Repair Foreman (Carpenter)

Morton Buildings Inc.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 59,581; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Coverage

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K Opportunity

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Job summary

Morton Buildings Inc. in Watertown, South Dakota is seeking a Construction Service Crew Foreman to lead a team in repairing and building quality structures. The role demands leadership skills and requires extensive experience in post-frame construction.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, training crew members, and organizing daily activities. The position offers a salary between $40.00 to $43.25 per hour based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership in the building construction industry.
• Extensive experience in post-frame construction.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and organized work environment.
• Ensure crew members are trained and follow safety procedures.
• Organize materials and plan daily activities.
• Travel up to 25% of the time for work.

Skills

Leadership in construction

Post-frame construction

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge of safety procedures

Customer communication

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for more than 110 years and have six manufacturing plants servicing 106 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, more than 3,500 new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

Salary is $40.00 to $43.25 per hour based on experience.

Our Construction Service Crew Foreman will create a team of 2-3 that repairs projects with quality workmanship in a timely manner. Foreman can work through and solve issues if they arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership by creating a safe, organized work environment that is productive and enjoyable and treating all employees and customers with dignity and respect.
• Ensure crew members, including new hires, are fully trained and follow all safety and construction procedures.
• Communicate with the customer on all contractual aspects of the project.
• Organize materials and plan for the daily activities.
• Willing to travel with some overnight stay (up to 25% of the time).
• Vast knowledge of older existing Morton buildings and non-Morton buildings.
• Lead by personal example and require cooperation by all crew employees in timely starts and stops.
• Perform and promote safe and proper use and maintenance of all tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership in the building construction industry required.
• Extensive experience in post-frame construction required.
• Valid Driver's License and Class A CDL license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hiring.
• Participate in and lead our formal training programs.
• Embrace accountability and ownership.
• Available to work 9-10 hours during peak construction season.
• Agree to comply with all of our safety processes and procedures.
• 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

• Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays.
• Bad weather pay.
• 401K Opportunity.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• 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.