Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Ixonia, WI

3h•$22 - $24

About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc., an industry leader in post-frame construction, is hiring construction crew members. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the Construction Worker - Carpenter learns and follows company safety and construction procedures, reads construction plans, and uses tools and equipment to build structures. Work includes digging and installing footings; framing walls and roof structures; installing windows, doors, and door openings; installing siding and roofing materials such as hi-rib steel, shingles, wood, and mortarless masonry units; and finishing with metal and wood trims. Crew members work together in a safe, organized, productive environment and are expected to treat others with dignity and respect. The position requires 10% travel, including overnight travel that may last up to two weeks at a time. During peak construction season, employees must be available to work 9–10 hours. The role is physically demanding and involves working at heights up to 40 feet and lifting 50 pounds routinely, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. Salary is $22.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience, paid weekly. New crew members can earn an additional $2,000 in their first year through quarterly bonuses. Crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance. Employment offers are subject to a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Requirements

Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to produce quality work efficiently.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely and occasionally lift 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.
Ability to travel 10%, including overnight trips possibly lasting up to two weeks.

Nice To Haves

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

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 tools and equipment safely and efficiently to construct buildings.
Dig and install footings; frame walls and roof structures; install windows, doors, and door openings; install siding and roofing materials; and finish structures with metal and wood trims.
Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

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.
401(k) opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.