Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Summerset, SD

23d

About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring Construction Workers - Carpenters to join its construction crews. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, employees learn and follow the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; interpret construction plans; and use tools and equipment to build post-frame structures. The work includes digging and installing footings; framing walls and roof structures; installing windows, doors, and door openings; installing siding and roofing materials; and finishing structures with metal and wood trims. Crew members work collaboratively in a safe, organized, productive environment, treating others with dignity and respect. The position pays $21.00–$23.00 per hour based on experience and includes a $2,000 first-year bonus, paid as an additional $500 each quarter during the 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 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.

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.
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 as a standard requirement 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.
Able to travel 10%, including overnight trips possibly lasting up to two weeks.
A valid driver’s license is preferred; a Class A CDL is highly desired.
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.
Class A CDL (highly desired).

Responsibilities

Learn, keep current with, and apply Morton Buildings’ safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards.
Read and understand construction plans and build according to them.
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 crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus during the first year of employment.
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.
$2,000 first-year bonus, paid as $500 each quarter during the first year and subject to applicable withholding taxes.