Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Onawa (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Bad Weather Pay

401K

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is expanding its construction crews in the United States. We offer hourly wages from $21.00 to $23.00 plus a first-year bonus program and quarterly retention bonuses, with ESOP participation for employee owners.

Under supervision of your foreman, you will read and follow construction plans, operate tools and equipment, and perform tasks from footings to siding and roofing. A valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10% are helpful, with safety as a core value.

Qualifications

• Building construction/post-frame, carpentry or framing experience preferred.
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
• A valid driver’s license preferred; Class A CDL highly desired.
• Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work safely.
• Commitment to safety processes and proper tool handling.
• Willingness to operate specialized safety equipment and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with occasional up to 100 pounds; heights up to 40 feet.
• Travel up to 10% (overnight travel possible).

Responsibilities

• Learn, keep current with Morton Buildings' safety and procedures.
• Read, understand, and build according to construction plans.
• Utilize tools and equipment to construct buildings safely and efficiently.
• Execute tasks: dig footings, frame walls/roofs, install windows/doors and various siding/roofing materials.
• Collaborate with crew to maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Skills

Post-frame construction experience

Carpentry experience

Driver's license

CDL desired

Read construction plans

Safety compliance

Tool operation

Physical stamina

Travel willingness

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.
Salary is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience.
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.
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; Class A CDL is highly desired.
• 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 10% travel (based out of 52 weeks), 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 incentives
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick 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.