Construction Worker - Building Repair

Morton Buildings, Inc.•Castleton, VT

3d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Morton Buildings, Inc. is hiring a Construction Service Crew Member to repair building projects and help provide customers with a positive construction experience. The position contributes to a positive team attitude, goal achievement, and company objectives. Crew members learn and apply Morton Buildings’ safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards. They perform a range of building repair and maintenance tasks, use construction tools and specialized equipment, organize materials, and plan daily activities. Work is physically demanding and may involve high climbing, heavy lifting, and working in hot or cold weather. The position requires 25% travel, including overnight trips that may last up to two weeks. The role offers an additional $2,000 in first-year 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. The hourly salary range is $22.00 to $24.00, based on experience. Candidates offered employment are subject to a pre-placement test that includes a drug screen.

Requirements

Building construction, post-frame construction, carpentry, or framing experience is preferred; experience may be from work or 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.
Agreement to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
Ability to safely and properly maintain and operate construction tools and specialized safety equipment.
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.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel 25%, including overnight travel possibly lasting up to two weeks at a time.
Ability and willingness to adapt to a flexible work schedule and work in hot and cold weather conditions.
Willingness to advance.

Nice To Haves

Building construction, post-frame construction, carpentry, or framing experience, from work or school.
A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Learn, keep current with, and apply company safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards.
Read, understand, and build according to construction plans.
Complete building repair work, including replacing sliding doors, walk doors, windows, and skylights; residing and roofing; repairing rotten posts and splashboards; and maintaining gutters and downspouts.
Perform general building maintenance, including digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows and doors, and installing siding and roofing materials.
Finish work with metal and wood trims.
Operate construction hand tools and specialized equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Adapt to different repair tasks and troubleshoot or problem-solve as needed.
Work safely and cooperatively with crew members, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Organize materials and plan daily activities.
Maintain and operate construction tools and safety equipment properly.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus during the first year of employment (up to $2,000 in the first year).
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Medical, dental, and prescription 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.