Field Install Position - Vermont Frames & Foam Laminates of Vermont
Field Install Position - Vermont Frames & Foam Laminates of Vermont
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Vermont Frames & Foam Laminates of Vermont
Field Install Position
22 Varney Hill Road Starksboro VT 05487
Pay: $23 - $29/hour dependent on experience Excellent benefits
About Us:
For nearly 50 years Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates of Vermont have been designing handcrafting and installing Timber Frame and SIP systems for homes barns and commercial buildings.
Based in Starksboro VT we take pride in building high-quality lasting structures inspired by the natural beauty around us. Our team includes experts in design timber framing SIP fabrication and field installation. Were a close-knit hardworking group that values craftsmanship collaboration and client care.
Vermont Frames is proud to be a Veteran Owned Small Business. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you are driven passionate about timber framing and environmentally friendly construction wed like to talk to you.
About the Field Install Team:
The Field Team installs the Timber Frames and SIPs built by Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates working on residential and commercial projects across the Northeast.
Under the Field Foremans guidance team members assemble frames install panels and perform various tasks using hand tools power tools and heavy equipment. The work is physical and often at heights requiring strength attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.
Youll receive on-the-job training and work closely with general contractors builders and clients so professionalism a clean appearance and a positive attitude are essential. As the public face of the company field crew must leave a strong respectful impression. This role offers hands-on experience in timber framing travel to scenic job sites and the chance to help build high-quality structures that last. Construction experience is helpful but a willingness to learn is key.
Responsibilities:
- Follow all instructions of the Field Team Foreman.
- Communicate clearly and promptly on a job site.
- Follow detailed timber frame and SIP plans from the Design Team for the assembly Timber Frame and SIP structures.
- Inspect and assemble timbers on site.
- Carefully seal SIPs joints with foam and caulking.
- Operate power tools chain saws and other tools as needed to cut timbers and SIPs.
- Lift heavy loads in excess of 100lbs. Note: The company provides heavy equipment onsite to minimize the amount of weight people have to manually lift.
- Install Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).
- Carefully and safely operate and maintain company equipment including but not limited to; telehandlers chainsaws mortisers planers large circular saws band saws sanders chisels.
- Travel across the northeast US weekly within a 7-hour radius of Starksboro VT.
- Note: Travel costs lodging and food are covered by the company.
- Work at heights greater than 20 in the air. Note: Safety equipment such as hard hats and harnesses are provided and is mandatory to wear.
- Actively participate in the company safety program.
- Work year-round outdoors in the Northeastern United States including in the winter.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed at job sites and in the shop including but not limited to: site and shop clean up cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vehicles etc.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Basic familiarity and competence with common hand tools power tools.
- A strong safety-first mindset.
- Ability to lift >100 lbs.
- Ability to understand and follow shop plans to carefully assemble and install timbers and structural insulated panels.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A sturdy professional attitude.
- Willingness to work outside year-round in the Northeastern United States.
- Ability to safely operate circular saws planers mortisers chainsaws and other heavy sharp cutting tools.
- Can-do positive mindset.
Additional Nice-To-Have Skills and Experience:
- 5 years of carpentry/timber framing/construction experience.
- Vocational or technical school training and certification.
- Experience with following carpentry/timber design plans.
- Passion for Timber Frame and SIP construction methodology.
- Military experience.
- Forklift and/or telescopic handler (Lull) operating experience.
- General repair/maintenance experience.
Benefits:
- Pay: $23-$29/hour depending on experience.
- Road Bonus of 5% of wages on remote jobs (greater than 90-minute drive from Starksboro VT).
- Paid travel costs including travel time and hotels.
- Paid $55 cash per diem ($55/day for food) while on remote jobs.
- $7560 / year employer contribution towards Health Insurance.
- $120 / year employer contribution towards Vision/Dental Insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Program with $500/year employer match.
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid).
- Life Insurance (100% employer paid).
- 401(k) with 5% employer matching program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Company Holidays.
- 100% of qualified and relevant Professional Development Training & Education (employer paid).
Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the positions responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the companys discretion. Mortise and Tenon LLC (dba Vermont Frames foam Lamanites of Vermont) does not discriminate in employment based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization parental status military service or other non-merit factors.
Gallagher Flynn & Company LLP has been retained to conduct this search. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
