Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Rochelle, IL

About The Position

Morton Buildings is hiring construction crew members to build post-frame structures. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the Construction Worker - Carpenter learns and applies Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; reads construction plans; and uses tools and equipment to construct buildings. Work includes installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows and doors, fitting siding and roofing materials, and finishing with metal and wood trims. Crew members work with others to maintain a safe, organized, productive, and respectful work environment. The position requires 10% travel, including overnight trips that may last up to two weeks. During peak construction season, employees should be available to work 9–10 hours. The position pays $23.00–$25.00 per hour based on experience, paid weekly, with eligible crew members receiving a $2,000 first-year bonus paid as $500 quarterly. Construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance. Candidates offered employment must complete a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Requirements

Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet.
Availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Willingness to travel 10%, including overnight trips possibly lasting up to two weeks.
Candidates offered employment must complete a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience, either on the job or in school.
A valid driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn, keep current with, and apply Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards.
Read, understand, and build according to construction plans.
Use various tools and equipment safely and efficiently to construct buildings.
Dig and install footings; frame walls and roof structures; install windows, entry and other doors, and door openings; install siding and roofing materials; and finish buildings with metal and wood trims.
Work with crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus during the first year of employment, totaling up to $2,000.
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Training bonus.
Safety incentives.
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
Bad weather pay.
401K opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.