Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton-Buildings; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Life Insurance

Training bonus

Safety incentives

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Bad Weather Pay

First-year bonus $2000

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is expanding its construction crews and offering an opportunity to join as a valued employee-owner. Earn $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus a $2,000 first-year bonus, with three years of progressive pay increases based on performance. This role requires 40% travel and adherence to safety standards across sites nationwide.

You will learn post-frame construction, read plans, and work with varied siding and roofing materials while maintaining a safe, respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• Building construction/post-frame 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 season.
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work safely.
• Travel up to 40% including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Learn, apply Morton safety and construction procedures and standards.
• Read and build according to construction plans.
• Utilize tools and equipment to construct buildings safely and efficiently.
• Frame walls/roofs, install windows and doors, and apply siding/roofing materials.
• Work with crew in a safe, organized, respectful environment.

Skills

Willingness to participate in training

Ability to take direction

Good communication skills

Safety-conscious

Physically capable (lifting 50-100 lbs

Must travel 40%

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.

Bonus! Earn an additional $2000 your first year.

Salary is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour based on experience.

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 crewpersonnel 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)
• Possess good communication skills - both written and verbal
• This position requires 40% 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)
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 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.

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