Construction Crew Lead

at Morton Buildings Inc. in Streator, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Morton Buildings is looking to expand our construction crews and employee owners!
Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.
Our 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 $27.50 to $29.25 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 20% travel, which could include overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.
Benefits include:
Excellent medical / dental / prescription / vision coverage
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
Bad weather pay
401K Opportunity
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
And So Much More...
Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.  All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a physical and drug screen.