Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Cobleskill, NY

24d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring Construction Workers - Carpenters to join its construction crews. Morton Buildings is an industry leader in post-frame construction, with more than 120 years in business and construction centers nationwide. Under the guidance of a crew foreman, employees learn and apply the company’s safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards; read construction plans; and use tools and equipment to build structures. Work includes digging and installing footings; framing walls and roof structures; installing windows, doors, and door openings; installing siding and roofing materials; and finishing buildings with metal and wood trims. Employees work collaboratively with crew members in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment. The role pays $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience, with weekly pay. New crew members may earn an additional $2,000 during their first year through quarterly bonuses of $500, subject to applicable withholding taxes. Crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance. The position requires 20% travel, including overnight travel that may last up to two weeks. Peak-season availability for 9–10-hour workdays is required.

Requirements

Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to produce quality work efficiently.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
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.
Availability to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
Ability to meet the position’s 20% travel requirement, including overnight trips possibly lasting up to two weeks.

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 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 other siding materials and mortarless masonry units.
Finish buildings with metal and wood trims.
Work with crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful manner.
Maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly.
Operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

$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.
401(k) opportunity.
Three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.