Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401K

Training bonus

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is expanding its construction crews and employee owners. We lead in post-frame construction with 120+ years in business and nationwide facilities. Earn $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, paid weekly.

First-year bonuses include $2,000 and $500 quarterly bonuses, subject to taxes. Under a crew foreman, you will learn safety procedures, read plans, and use tools to build buildings. Expect 30% travel, physical work, and potential overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Post-frame construction experience or carpentry/framing experience preferred.
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Able to work 9–10 hours during peak season.
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work.
• Commitment to safety processes and procedures.
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely.
• Ability to operate safety equipment safely and effectively.
• Lift 50 lb with occasional 100 lb loads.
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment up to 40 ft high.
• Travel required up to 30% with potential overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures.
• Read, understand and build according to construction plans.
• Use tools and equipment to construct buildings safely and efficiently.
• Perform tasks such as digging footings, framing walls/roofs, installing windows/doors, and siding/roofing materials.
• Work with crew to maintain a safe, organized, productive environment.

Skills

Post-frame construction

Carpentry

Read construction plans

Willingness to train

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Willingness to travel

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 over 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.

Bonus! Earn an additional $2000 your first year. New crew members receive an additional $500 bonus every quarter during their first year of employment with Morton Buildings. These bonuses are subject to all applicable withholding taxes.

Salary is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience. Paid Weekly

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Under the guidance of your crew foreman you will:

• Learn, keep current with and apply the Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards
• Read, understand and build according to construction plans
• Utilize various tools and equipment to safely and efficiently construct buildings
• Efficiently execute tasks such as: 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
• Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive and enjoyable work environment treating everyone with dignity and respect

Qualifications

• Building construction (post-frame), carpentry or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school)
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program
• A valid driver’s license is preferred
• Available to work 9-10 hours during peak construction season.
• Ability to take direction
• Produce quality work in an efficient manner
• Agree to comply with all 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)
• This position requires 30% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.

Benefits include:

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentivesPaid Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 401K Opportunity
• And So Much More...

Our construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based upon experience, required training, and attendance.

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.