Carpenter / Construction / General Labor

Work with Walters… Work with Confidence

Do you enjoy physical work and being outside? Do you like working with your hands and seeing a project come together? Do you want to be rewarded for working efficiently and safe? If you answered yes, then keep reading!

Walters Buildings, the premier family-owned post fame builder in the Midwest, is hiring motivated, hardworking, experienced crew laborers for our West Bend, WI area crew. Crew Laborers work on a 3 or 4 person crew and perform rough carpentry duties and tasks needed to safely and efficiently construct quality post frame buildings.

WHY WORK FOR WALTERS?

Variety: We build a variety of quality structures from pole sheds to luxury homes. Each project is different.

Incentives ($$$): Our Crew Laborers receive competitive hourly pay AND have the ability to earn bonuses and bad weather pay.

Paid Training: We are willing and able to train the right person! Some basic construction knowledge and the desire to learn is all you need to get started.

Benefits: Health/dental/vision/life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement savings (401k program with a company match), paid holidays and paid vacation.

Steady Work: Our buildings are in high demand, so crews are working year-round (mainly working 8 to 10 hour shifts Monday – Friday).

Career Growth: We promote from within! If you want to grow, we have opportunities throughout the company including management, sales and drafting.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of Foreman, perform rough carpentry duties and tasks needed to safely and efficiently construct quality post frame buildings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Learn and follow Walters Buildings safety and construction procedures, methods and standards.
• Complete quality building projects by digging and installing footings; setting posts and nailing girts; setting trusses; installing purlins and other roofing materials; framing out and installing windows and doors; affixing siding and finishing with metal trims.
• Operate tools and equipment including tape measure, impact driver, circular saw, nail gun, hammer, speed square, metal sheer, metal nibbler, skid steers, personnel lifts and telehandlers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work well on a team.
• Ability to work at various heights.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Basic carpentry skills including basic math, hammering and use of measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to think critically and problem solve.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Perform work in extreme weather conditions (including high and low temperatures).
• Physical demands include walking/standing frequently, lifting/carrying up to 90 lbs. to shoulder frequently, pushing up to 150 lbs. overhead occasionally, pulling up to 65 lbs. frequently, grasping up to 30 lbs. frequently, and climbing ladders occasionally.
• Required low postures include crawling, crouching, kneeling and stooping.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of carpentry, construction or related experience preferred.

Walters Buildings is an inclusive family-owned company. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Carpentry: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person