Scaffold Builder

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Texas is seeking a skilled Scaffold Erector to perform erection and dismantling of scaffolding, rigging loads, and operate related equipment on construction projects.

You will read blueprints to determine scope, identify tools, and ensure safe work at heights and in confined spaces, with ability to work OT. This role requires use of hand and power tools and adherence to safety rules; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely.
• Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, materials, and sizes.
• Identify tools and measure, mark, and cut materials to specs.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Construct, reinforce, and dismantle pre-constructed scaffolds.
• Build wooden scaffolds and auxiliary items.
• Rig loads and rigging of equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Hand & power tool use

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Layout Tools

Job description

Position Summary

Perform work involving the erection and dismantling of scaffolding, operation of heavy equipment, rigging the equipment loads, and completion of various construction projects.

Requisition ID: 189110

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks and measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Construct, re-enforce, and dismantle pre-constructed Scaffolds.
• Build and construct wooden Scaffolds and auxiliary items.
• Perform work involving rigging of equipment loads.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.