Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Castleton, VT

11d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Morton Buildings is hiring Construction Workers - Carpenters to join its construction crews. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, the employee learns and follows the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; reads and builds according to construction plans; and uses tools and equipment to construct post-frame buildings. Work includes digging and installing footings, framing walls and roofs, installing windows and doors, installing siding and roofing materials, and finishing buildings with metal and wood trims. Crew members work together in a safe, organized, productive environment and are expected to treat one another with dignity and respect. The position pays $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience, with weekly pay. 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. 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. The position is physically demanding and involves work at heights up to 40 feet and lifting 50 pounds regularly, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.

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.
Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
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 meet standard lifting requirements of 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and at heights up to 40 feet.
Ability to travel 20%, including possible overnight travel for up to two weeks at a time.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Building construction (post-frame), carpentry, or framing experience, whether on the job or in school, is preferred.

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 enjoyable environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Participate in and complete a training program.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus during the first year of employment, totaling up to $2,000 for the first year.
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.
401(k) opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.