Scaffold Builder

Turner Industries; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Scaffold Builder to assemble, position, modify and dismantle scaffolding in accordance with job specifications. This is a non-exempt, site-based role reporting to a Leadman or foreman.

Essential qualifications include a high school or equivalent, 1–4 years of scaffold experience, ability to read engineered drawings, and wear safety gear. Local candidates and forklift operation skills preferred; national certification may be required by client.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• One to four years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Must be local candidate.
• Ability to read engineered drawings preferred.
• Ability to operate different types of forklift.

Responsibilities

• Inspects surface for holes, objects, and levelness.
• Assembles scaffold consisting of guardrails, mid-rails, braces, planks, toe boards, screens and/or wheels.
• Positions scaffold by rolling it into place or erecting in place.
• Secures scaffold to permanent structure if required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Read engineered drawings

Safety-conscious

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Scaffold Builder for a position in Hopewell, VA. This position assembles, positions, modifies, and dismantles scaffolding to job specifications. Non-exempt role; Reports to a Frontline Supervisor (Leadman or foreman); Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One to four years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Must be local candidate
• Ability to read engineered drawings preferred
• Ability to operate different types of Forklift
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client)
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace
• Employee may be required to provide the following: toolbox, tool belt, adjustable wrench, ratchet wrench with socket, claw hammer, cutting pliers, torpedo level, tape, and rain suit

Functional Requirements:

Inspects surface for holes, objects, and levelness, Assembles scaffold consisting of guardrails, mid-rails, braces, planks, toe boards, screens and/or wheels, Positions scaffold by rolling it into place or erecting in place, Secures scaffold to permanent structure if required, Some other assembly types may include hard barricades, strong backs, engineered scaffold, stairways, etc., Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: assembly, scaffolding, scaffold construction, blueprint interpretation