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

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. in Watertown, SD is looking for a Construction Worker - Building Repair Foreman. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in the building construction industry, focusing on post-frame construction.

As a Foreman, you will lead a team to ensure quality workmanship while maintaining safety and organization. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $40.00 to $43.25 per hour based on experience, along with various benefits including life insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership in the building construction industry required.
• Extensive experience in post-frame construction required.
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights.

Responsibilities

• Create a team that repairs projects with quality workmanship.
• Provide professional leadership and treat all employees and customers with respect.
• Ensure crew members are fully trained and follow safety procedures.
• Organize materials and plan for daily activities.

Skills

Leadership in construction

Post-frame construction

Knowledge of tools

Communication with customers

Physical capability for lifting

Communication skills

Job description

Construction Worker - Building Repair Foreman (Carpenter)

Job Category: Crew Foreman

Requisition Number: CONST009572

• Posted : July 1, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Watertown, SD
1506 9th Avenue SW
Watertown, SD 572010311, USA

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for more than110 yearsand have six manufacturing plants servicing 106 construction centersnationwide. Per year, across America, more than3,500new 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.

• Provide professional leadership by creating a safe, organized work environment that is productive and enjoyable and treat 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 Drivers License and Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of being hired
• 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

• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays
• Bad weather pay
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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