Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Charleston, MO

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Morton Buildings is hiring a Construction Worker - Carpenter to work on its construction crews. Morton Buildings is an industry leader in post-frame construction, with more than 120 years in business and construction centers nationwide. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the employee will learn and apply company safety and construction procedures, read plans, and use tools and equipment to construct buildings. The work includes digging and installing footings; framing walls and roof structures; installing windows, doors, and openings; applying roofing and siding materials; and finishing structures with metal and wood trims. The position involves working with crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment. The position pays $22.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience, paid weekly. New crew members may earn an additional $2,000 in quarterly bonuses during their first year, 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 role requires 90% travel, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time, and availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.

Requirements

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience is preferred, whether on the job or in school.
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 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.
Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to travel 90% of the time, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.
A valid driver's license is preferred.

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 various 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 crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.
Maintain and operate construction tools and specialized safety equipment 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.
Paid vacation.
Paid leave.
Bad weather pay.
401(k) opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.