Journeyman Scaffold Builder | Industrial Construction

Austin Industries; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Texas is seeking a Scaffold Builder Journeyman to construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding and temporary structures. A minimum of 3 years of experience in scaffolding is required. The role requires reading and writing English and adherence to OSHA and site rules.

Employees may supervise 1 to 5 scaffold builder helpers and must be legally able to work in the United States. A TWIC card and valid DL are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Scaffolding craft.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Determines type of scaffold needed.
• Inspects job site and all scaffold material for defects and safety hazards.
• Communicates safety hazards and mitigates avoidable hazards prior to construction.
• Transports tubular scaffold or other structural material and erects the scaffold to required dimensions.
• Hoists scaffolding materials upward to erect temporary structure.
• Secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding.
• Secures scaffold to the permanent structure for stability.
• Follows OSHA, site-specific and Austin Industrial requirements for erecting and navigation of scaffolding.
• Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Dismantles scaffolding when instructed.
• Inspects and stows scaffolding material after dismantling.

Skills

Scaffold building

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma + lubrication tech cert

Job description

Austin Industrial in Texas is seeking a Scaffold Builder Journeyman to construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding and temporary structures. A minimum of 3 years of experience in scaffolding is required. The role requires reading and writing English and adherence to OSHA and site rules.

Employees may supervise 1 to 5 scaffold builder helpers and must be legally able to work in the United States. A TWIC card and valid DL are required.