Apprentice - Scaffold

The Brock Group Inc; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brock Group Inc in Texas is seeking a Scaffold Apprentice to assist in building, demoing, staging and modifying scaffolding components on site. You will follow safety requirements, read blueprints, and work under a Scaffold Journeyman and Foreman to learn proper tools and installation.

Requirements include high school or equivalent, 1–2 years scaffold experience preferred, and the ability to travel and work in varied environments.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• 1 year scaffold experience preferred.
• 2 years scaffold experience preferred.
• Adherence to regional and local requirements (level I – IV)

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, demoing, staging and modify scaffolding components.
• Promote Brock’s safety culture and comply with specs.
• Work with Mentor per SSW Program and learn proper tools.
• Read specifications/blueprints and install components as directed.
• Identify scaffold materials (frame, tube & clamp, system) and count stock.
• Complete safety paperwork and adhere to safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Craft knowledge

Education

High School or equivalent (Level I)

1 year scaffold experience, preferred (Level II)

2 years scaffold experience, preferred (Level III)

Tools

Scaffolding wrench

Hammer

Nail bar

Torpedo level

Hand saw

End nippers

Measuring tape

Tool belt

Job description

Qualifications and Detail about the Position

Summary:

A Scaffold Apprentice is responsible for assisting in building, demoing, staging and modifying components of scaffolding.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, demonstrate and instill Brock’s B safe and B best culture in all aspects of the business
  
• Comply with all manufacturer’s specifications
  
• Work closely with assigned Mentor as per SSW Program
  
• Follow all Brock, Contractor’s, and governmental safety requirements
  
• Perform work in accordance with Contractor Specifications
  
• Follow the applicable Brock, Contractor, and governmental safety requirements
  
• Take direction from the Scaffold Journeyman and Foreman to learn the proper tools and equipment to use for specified tasks
  
• Develop ability to read specifications, such as blueprints
  
• Develop ability to install steel pipes, support braces and clamps to form bases for scaffold
  
• Develop ability to identify the type of scaffolding material to be used for the job (frame, tube & clamp, system)
  
• Sort, organize and count material
  
• Complete safety paperwork such as FLRA’s, Sharp Cards, etc.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Other information:

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Meet Brock’s Fit For Duty Program
• Ability to meet and maintain customer requirements for site access
• Work in an indoor and outdoor environment including field, yard, shop locations, and office.
• Necessary Personal Protective Equipment is required.
• Travel as required
• Working at heights
• Must be able to work in all types of environments, extreme heat or cold
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Must have required tools
• Must have transportation to and from the work location

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with team and supervisor
• Abiity to understand and follow directions
• Knowledge of craft and industry

Education & Experience:

• High School or equivalent (Level I)
• 1 year scaffold experience, preferred (Level II)
• 2 years’ scaffold experience, preferred (Level III)
• Adherence to regional and local requirements (level I – IV)

Location Information:

Location of Job: US:TX:La Porte

Shift:

Exempt: No

Work Type: Full Time

Working Conditions

ORIENTATION - Must be able to successfully pass Brock and/or Safety Council Site Specific Orientation requirements.

HEAVY WORK -Lifting up to 50 pounds of force from the floor to the waist and 35 pounds of force from the waist to above shoulder.

CLIMBING -Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times.

LADDERS -Using vertical ladders Frequently up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

STAIRS & RAMPS -Using stairs or ramps: Occasionally up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.

BALANCING -Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, on unprotected elevated surfaces using fall protection equipment; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing scaffold construction at elevations using fall protection equipment. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

STOOPING -Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, requiring full use of the leg and back muscles on a repetitive basis. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

KNEELING -Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasionally - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.

CROUCHING -Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and waist. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

REACHING -Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in order to receive materials from ground level weighing up to 50 pounds as it is being passed and 35 pounds from overhead. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

GRIPPING -Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands to receive materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

VISION -Have 20/40 vision with or without correction in at least one eye.

HEARING -Must be able to hear a forced whispered voice in one ear, the better ear, at not less than five feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.

WEATHER EXPOSURE -Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Conditions can range from -10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Constantly - Condition exists in excess of 60% of the work shift.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT -Must be able to properly don all required personal protective equipment for the requirements of the job for up to the entire work shift.

SCAFFOLDING TOOLS -Use Scaffolding tools commonly associated with type or work -Scaffold wrench, hammer, nail bar, torpedo level, hand saw, end nippers, measuring tape, tool belt.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.