Land Scaffold Builder

Acadian Contractors Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Scaffold Builder to erect, inspect, repair, and dismantle scaffolds while maintaining rigorous safety standards on construction sites.

You will read measurements, use hand tools, mentor teammates, and ensure proper tagging, rigging readiness, and compliance with OSHA guidelines. This full-time role requires adaptability to tight spaces and variable weather.

Qualifications

• Read a tape measure and use hand tools to assemble and adjust scaffolds.
• Mentor new employees in safety practices and scaffold tasks.
• Identify emergency equipment and signage on site.
• Participate in JSEA for each job and when scope changes.
• Follow all safety rules and worksite guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read a tape measure and work with hand tools.
• Assist the foreman in documenting the job.
• Mentor new employees in safety practices and tasks.
• Identify emergency equipment and signage.
• Participate in JSEA for each job and when scopes change.
• Maintain professional interaction with crew and customers.
• Follow OSHA standard 1926.451 for scaffold construction, revision, and dismantling.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hand tools

Safety mentoring

Safety signage identification

JSEA participation

Professional communication

Safety rules adherence

Material handling

Scaffold erection/dismantling

Scaffold tagging inspection

Housekeeping

Rigging duties

OSHA knowledge 1926.451

Rigging/fire watch

Scaffold design access

Incident reporting

Scaffold hand signals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Scaffold Builder

Location: Brownsville, Tx

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Scaffold Builder position requires the ability to erect, inspect, repair, dismantle, maintain, and identify scaffolds for construction services in Brownsville, Tx. This role demands consistent adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in often challenging environments. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Read a tape measure and work with hand tools.
• Assist the foreman in documenting the job.
• Mentor new employees in safety practices and tasks.
• Identify emergency equipment and signage.
• Participate in Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA) for each job and when scopes change.
• Maintain professional interaction with crew and customers.
• Follow all safety rules and worksite guidelines.
• Conduct inventory and properly rack, stack, and band materials.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds in tight or cramped quarters.
• Inspect and update scaffold tags daily.
• Maintain environmentally responsible housekeeping practices.
• Perform and inspect safe rigging duties.
• Follow OSHA standard 1926.451 for scaffold construction, revision, and dismantling.
• Assist with rigging, fire watch, back-loading boats, and more.
• Design scaffolds to provide safe access to designated work areas.
• Immediately report all incidents to supervisor.
• Supply identification for scaffolds.
• Learn and utilize scaffold hand signals effectively.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (above 110°F or below 20°F).
• Work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
• Exposure to the elements, elevated noise levels, and vibrations.
• Must work in confined quarters while wearing protective gear (e.g., respirators).
• Physical tasks including bending, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and climbing stairs can be grouped by category.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks accurately and on time.
• Supports organizational goals and values.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships with staff.
• Adaptable to changing work environments and priorities.
• Capable of planning work efficiently and using time and resources effectively.
• Comfortable contributing to group decisions about the safest and most efficient way to complete tasks.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate "Acadian F.I.R.S.T." – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals. Clearly communicate these goals through direct reports, while coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to enhance personal coaching and mentoring effectiveness and demonstrate ownership in the successful implementation of HSE programs.