Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Summerset, SD

24d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring a Construction Worker - Carpenter to join its construction crews. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the employee learns and applies the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; follows construction plans; and uses tools and equipment to build post-frame structures. Tasks include 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. The role involves working with crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment. The position pays $21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience. New crew members may earn $2,000 in additional bonuses during their first year, paid as $500 quarterly and subject to applicable withholding taxes. Crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance. The position requires 10% travel, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time, and availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.

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.
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.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to travel 10%, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.

Nice To Haves

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience, whether on the job or in school.
A valid driver’s license is preferred; a Class A CDL is highly desired.

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 to construct buildings safely and efficiently.
Dig and install footings; frame walls and roof structures; install windows, doors, and door openings; install siding and roofing materials; and finish buildings with metal and wood trims.
Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.
Participate in and complete a training program.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
Operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

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