Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

1h•$22 - $24

About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring a Construction Worker - Carpenter to join its construction crews. The company specializes in post-frame construction and operates manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants and construction centers nationwide. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the employee will learn and follow company safety and construction procedures, read and build from construction plans, and use tools and equipment to construct buildings. The position involves physical construction tasks and requires 25% travel, including overnight trips that may last up to two weeks. The role offers an hourly wage of $22.00 to $24.00 based on experience, a first-year bonus opportunity, and progressive pay increases over three years based on experience, training, and attendance. Candidates offered employment must complete a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

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.
Ability to travel 25%, including overnight travel possibly lasting up to two weeks.
Availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.

Nice To Haves

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience, on the job or in school.
Valid driver's license.

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, entry and other doors, and door openings; install siding and roofing materials, including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood, and mortarless masonry units; and finish with metal and wood trims.
Work with other crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful work environment.
Maintain and operate construction tools and specialized safety equipment safely and effectively.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus during the first year of employment, totaling up to $2,000 in first-year bonuses; subject to applicable withholding taxes.
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.