Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Mexico, MO

14h

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 will learn and apply the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; read and build according to construction plans; and use tools and equipment to construct buildings. Work includes digging and installing footings; framing walls and roof structures; installing windows, doors, and door openings; installing siding and roofing materials, including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood, and mortarless masonry units; and finishing with metal and wood trims. Crew members are expected to work safely and productively with others and treat everyone with dignity and respect. The position pays $22.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience, with weekly pay. New crew members may earn an additional $2,000 during 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. The position requires 20% travel, including overnight travel that may last up to two weeks at a time, and availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season. The role involves working in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet. Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Requirements

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience, whether on the job or in school, is preferred.
Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Availability 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 operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.
Ability to meet standard lifting requirements of 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet.
Ability to travel 20%, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.
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, 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 buildings with metal and wood trims.
Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.

Benefits

Additional first-year quarterly retention bonus of $500, for a potential total of $2,000; subject to applicable withholding taxes.
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.
Weekly pay.