Scaffold Builder

brownandrootexternal; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced carpenter to build, position, and dismantle wooden structures, including concrete forms and scaffolds, following sketches and standards. You will inspect materials, measure and cut to spec, and assemble safe scaffolding and formwork for piers and walls.

The role requires reading blueprints, working at height, and using a range of carpentry tools. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to apply basic mathematics and solve problems
• Ability to plan work and select proper tools
• Attention to detail and precision in measurements

Responsibilities

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools
• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure
• Inspect base surface for obstructions
• Loads, transports and unloads material
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber
• Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars
• Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls
• Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying
• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways
• Sets and braces anchor bolts
• May rig materials
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required

Job description

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
• Inspect base surface for obstructions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
• Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.
• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Sets and braces anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule