Scaffold Builder- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL Corn

Austin Industries; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder to perform construction, assembly, maintenance and dismantling of tubular scaffolding on industrial sites. A minimum of 3 years of scaffolding experience is required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role involves working at heights, following OSHA and site requirements, inspecting materials for hazards, and coordinating with the crew to complete projects efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of scaffolding experience.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures.
• Inspect scaffold materials for defects and safety hazards.
• Communicate safety hazards and mitigate risks with the crew.
• Transport and position scaffolding materials and secure structures.
• Perform final inspection and dismantle scaffolding as directed.

Skills

Scaffolding

Height work

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Summary

Austin Industrial is a merit shop, employee-owned company and has been a provider of construction, maintenance, plant services, turnaround and specialty services to the oil, gas and chemical, energy (power and ethanol), and manufacturing industries for more than 100 years. We are currently seeking a Scaffold Builder. This person will construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantles tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required within the Scaffolding craft. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights with no fear.
• Determines type of scaffold needed.
• Inspects job site and all scaffold material for defects and safety hazards.
• Effectively 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 in order to erect temporary structure.
• Properly secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding material.
• Properly secures scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
• Adheres to all OSHA, site specific and Austin Industrial requirements for the erecting and navigation of the scaffolding.
• Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Dismantles scaffolding when it has been properly communicated to do so.
• Inspects and properly stows scaffolding material after dismantling.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

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About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

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