Metal Building Erector

Long Building Systems; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem on travel jobs

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Job summary

Long Building Systems is seeking experienced PEMB erectors for travel assignments in the Southeast. The role involves erecting and connecting steel structures, installing panels and roofing, and reading blueprints across multiple sites in the Southeast.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of PEMB erection experience, own hand tools, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel. Per diem is provided on travel jobs, with competitive hourly pay and OSHA 30 certification a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of verifiable PEMB erection experience.
• Your own hand tools of the trade.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Southeast.
• Forklift and boom lift certifications are a plus.
• OSHA 30 is a plus (if you don't have it, we'll get you certified).

Responsibilities

• Erect and connect steel at heights.
• Install wall panels, standing seam roofing, trim, gutters, and insulation.
• Rig loads and run tag lines.
• Read and work from blueprints.
• Run site equipment: telehandler, manlift, and scissor lift.
• Work safely and follow jobsite safety rules.

Skills

PEMB erection experience

Read blueprints

Rig loads and operate site equipment

Safety-conscious

Willingness to travel

Tools

Telehandler (Lull)

Manlift

Scissor lift

Job description

Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Erector – Immediate Openings

Long Building Systems | Lexington, KY | Travel Position

Pay: $25–$35/hour, depending on experience, plus daily per diem when traveling

Schedule: Usually 4 ten-hour days (4 on / 3 off). Some jobs run 5 eight-hour days (5 on / 2 off), depending on the project and weather.

Long Building Systems is hiring experienced PEMB erectors to join our crews on jobs across the Southeast. If you know metal buildings from start to finish, including steel, panels, roofing, trim, and the detail work that makes a building right, we want to talk to you.

This is a PEMB-specific role. We're looking for erectors with hands-on metal building experience, not structural ironwork or welding.

What you'll do

• Erect and connect steel at heights
• Install wall panels, standing seam roofing, trim, gutters, and insulation
• Rig loads and run tag lines
• Read and work from blueprints
• Run site equipment: telehandler (Lull), manlift, and scissor lift
• Work safely and follow jobsite safety rules

What you need

• 2–3 years of verifiable PEMB erection experience
• Your own hand tools of the trade
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel throughout the Southeast
• Forklift and boom lift certifications are a plus
• OSHA 30 is a plus (if you don't have it, we'll get you certified)

What we offer

• $25–$35/hour based on experience
• Paid daily per diem on travel jobs
• 3 days off every week
• Fall protection (harness and lanyard) and required safety gear provided
• OSHA 30 training provided
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid vacation

Long Building Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.