Construction Crew Lead

Morton Buildings • Minot, ND

270d • $27 - $29

About The Position

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. The Construction Crew Lead assists the Crew Foreman in constructing quality building projects that are profitable and provide a positive construction experience for the customer. This position helps create a construction team that promotes a positive attitude, develops an atmosphere for setting and meeting goals and strives to achieve company objectives. This position offers the potential for career advancement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction is required
• Carpentry, framing, post-frame construction, or equivalent experience is preferred
• Applicant must hold a Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of being hired
• Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation and Competent Person Certifications once hired
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership
• Participate in and lead our formal training programs
• Ability to measure human productivity and improve effectiveness
• Embrace accountability and ownership
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Available to work a flexible schedule (6am to 6pm) that will include Saturdays during peak construction periods
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work in an efficient manner
• Agree to comply with all of 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

Responsibilities

• Keep current with and apply the Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building
• Read, understand and build according to construction plans
• Efficiently execute tasks needed to complete a quality building including but not limited to: 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
• Provide the construction expertise, organizational and communication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitably
• Provide leadership for the crew in all aspects of the building construction process
• Assist in the technical training and re-training of crew members, including new hires, to ensure they are fully trained and follow all safety and construction procedures
• Establish healthy workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive and enjoyable
• Promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect among fellow employees, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors
• Create a positive team that enthusiastically works to achieve the objectives of the crew, the local construction center and the entire company
• Assist in ensuring a positive construction experience for the customer

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings