Journeyman Scaffold Builder – On-Site Industrial Safety

Austinindl; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder Journeyman to construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding and temporary structures. A minimum of 3 years in scaffolding is required.

The role involves safety-focused responsibilities, on-site coordination, and adherence to OSHA and site-specific rules. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, fluent English, and the ability to read and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in the scaffolding craft.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and speak 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 of scaffolding.
• Transports tubular scaffold or other structural material and erects the scaffold to the dimensions required.
• Hoists scaffolding materials upward to erect temporary structure.
• Secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding.
• Secures scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
• Adheres to OSHA, site-specific and Austin Industrial requirements for erecting and navigating scaffolding.
• Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Dismantles scaffolding when instructed.
• Inspects and stores scaffolding material after dismantling.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not offered.

Skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Team supervision

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma with lubrication technician certification

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder Journeyman to construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding and temporary structures. A minimum of 3 years in scaffolding is required.

The role involves safety-focused responsibilities, on-site coordination, and adherence to OSHA and site-specific rules. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, fluent English, and the ability to read and follow instructions.