Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Wellington, CO

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About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring construction crew members to build post-frame buildings under the guidance of a crew foreman. Workers learn and apply the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; interpret construction plans; and use tools and equipment to construct buildings. Work includes digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows and doors, and installing siding and roofing materials such as hi-rib steel, shingles, wood, and mortarless masonry units, followed by metal and wood trim. The role involves working with crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment. The position requires 25% travel, including overnight trips that may last up to two weeks. Workers may be scheduled for 9–10 hours during peak construction season and work at heights up to 40 feet. Salary is $22.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience, paid weekly. New crew members can earn an additional $2,000 during their first year through quarterly bonuses of $500, subject to applicable withholding taxes. Construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance. Candidates offered employment are subject to a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to take direction.
Ability to produce quality work efficiently.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet.
Availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to travel 25%, including overnight travel possibly lasting 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 is preferred.

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 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.