Construction Crew Lead Morton Buildings Inc. $25.50 - $28.00 / hr paid holidays, sick time, 401(k) 12350 Jenter Road (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026

Description Morton Buildings is looking to expand our construction crews and employee owners! The Construction Crew Lead assists the Crew Foreman in constructing quality building projects that are profitable and provide a positive construction experience for the customer. This position helps create a construction team that promotes a positive attitude, develops an atmosphere for setting and meeting goals and strives to achieve company objectives. This position offers the potential for career advancement. Salary is $25.50 to $28.00 per hour based on experience and CDL certification Responsibilities Keep current with and apply the Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building

Read, understand and build according to construction plans

The Lead efficiently executes tasks needed to complete a quality building including but not limited to: digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, entry and other doors and door openings, installing various siding and roofing materials including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials and mortarless masonry units, finishing with metal and wood trims

Provide the construction expertise, organizational and communication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitably

The Lead, in addition to the Crew Foreman, provides leadership for the crew in all aspects of the building construction process

Assist in the technical training and re-training of crew members, including new hires, to ensure they are fully trained and follow all safety and construction procedures

Assist in establishing healthy workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive and enjoyable

Help promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect among fellow employees, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors

Help create a positive team that enthusiastically works to achieve the objectives of the crew, the local construction center and the entire company.

The Lead assists in ensuring a positive construction experience for the customer Qualifications Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction is required

Carpentry, framing, post-frame construction, or equivalent experience is preferred

Applicant must hold a Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of being hired

Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation and Competent Person Certifications once hired

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership

Participate in and lead our formal training programs

Ability to measure human productivity and improve effectiveness

Embrace accountability and ownership

Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

Available to work a flexible schedule (6am to 6pm) that will include Saturdays during peak construction periods

Ability to take direction and produce quality work in an efficient manner

Agree to comply with all of our safety processes and procedures

Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper manner

Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively

Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds

Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)

Possess good communication skills - both written and verbal

This position requires 10% travel, which could include overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.

Benefits include:

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time

Potential to earn quarterly crew bonus

Bad Weather Pay

401K Opportunity Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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