Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings Careers•Atkinson, IL

21h

About The Position

Morton Buildings is hiring construction crew members to build post-frame structures. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the Construction Worker - Carpenter learns and applies the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; reads and builds according to construction plans; and uses tools and equipment to construct buildings. Work includes installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows and doors, fitting siding and roofing materials, and finishing with metal and wood trims. Crew members are expected to work safely and productively with others, treating everyone with dignity and respect. The role requires 20% travel, including overnight trips that may last up to two weeks. During peak construction season, employees must be available to work 9–10 hours. Pay 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, 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

Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience is preferred; experience may be on the job or in school.
Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently.
Agree to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Able to lift 50 pounds routinely, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet.
Able to meet the position’s 20% travel requirement, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.
Must complete a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen if offered employment.

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, entry and other doors, and door openings; install siding and roofing materials; and finish with metal and wood trims.
Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.
Maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper manner.

Benefits

Additional $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, vacation, and personal time.
Bad weather pay.
401K opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.