Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Village of Cobleskill (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking to expand its construction crews. The role involves learning safety procedures, executing construction tasks, and working in a team environment. Candidates should have experience in building construction or carpentry and be prepared for physically demanding work.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Life Insurance

Training bonus

Safety incentives

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal Time

Bad Weather Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing preferred.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety and construction procedures.
• Read and build according to construction plans.
• Utilize tools and equipment for construction tasks.

Skills

Building construction

Carpentry

Framing

Safety compliance

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. Each year, thousands of new buildings feature the familiar Morton M across America.

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 $23.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience. Paid Weekly.

Under the guidance of your crew foreman, you will:

• Learn, keep current with, and apply 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.
• Execute tasks such as digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, doors, siding, roofing materials including steel, shingles, wood, and mortarless masonry units, and finishing with trims.
• Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience preferred.
• 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 follow directions and produce quality work efficiently.
• Compliance with safety procedures and proper operation of tools and equipment.
• Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and at heights up to 40 feet.
• This position requires 20% travel, including overnight stays possibly up to two weeks.

Benefits include:

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Life Insurance.
• Training bonus.
• Safety incentives.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal Time.
• Bad Weather Pay.
• And much more...

Our construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, 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, including a drug screen.

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Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.