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 Foreman for our Appleton, Wisconsin region. Foremen lead 2 or 3 person crews 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 Foremen receive competitive hourly pay AND have the ability to earn bonuses and bad weather pay.
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.
Apply TODAY! Either click ‘Apply now’ through Indeed or go to our careers website (www.waltersbuildings.com/careers) and complete our ‘Apply in 60 Seconds’ application.
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.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of Regional Vice President, provide crew leadership during all aspects of the post frame building process. Oversee and perform rough carpentry duties and tasks needed to safely and efficiently construct quality 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.
- Lead a two (2) to three (3) person crew. Ensure the Walters Buildings safety and construction procedures, methods and standards are being followed at all times.
- Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply and personnel.
- Facilitate initial and ongoing training of crew members. Emphasize the safe use of tools and equipment.
- Delegate individual responsibilities and projects to crew members. This can include 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.
- Maintain and 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Trains and develops new staff.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the crew.
- Provides constructive and timely performance feedback.
- Makes recommendations for discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to lead and work well on a team.
- Ability to work at various heights.
- Ability to read and interpret building plans.
- Carpentry skills including basic math, hammering and use of measuring tools.
- Strong time management, 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.
- Overnight travel required. The crew travels or has "stay-outs" about 25% of the time. Hotel and meal stipend provided by Walters Buildings.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ten (10) years of carpentry, construction or related experience.
- Previous supervisory experience required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- rough carpentry: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Appleton, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
