Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Auburn, NH

19d

About The Position

Morton Buildings is hiring construction crew members to build post-frame buildings. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the Construction Worker - Carpenter learns and applies the company’s 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. The role involves working collaboratively with crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment. The position requires 15% travel, including overnight travel that may last up to two weeks at a time. During peak construction season, employees should be available to work 9–10 hours. Compensation is $23.00–$25.00 per hour based on experience, paid weekly. New crew members may earn an additional $2,000 in their first year through quarterly $500 bonuses, subject to applicable withholding taxes. Construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.

Requirements

Post-frame building construction, carpentry, or framing experience is preferred, whether on the job or in school.
Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Ability to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
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.
Ability to travel 15%, including overnight trips possibly lasting up to two weeks.

Nice To Haves

Post-frame building construction, 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, entry and other doors, and door openings.
Install siding and roofing materials, including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials, and mortarless masonry units.
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, for a potential total of $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.
Paid weekly.