Scaffold Builder- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL West

Austinindl; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder to construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience in scaffolding and can work at heights while following OSHA and site requirements.

The role involves transporting materials, erecting scaffolds to specified dimensions, inspecting for hazards, and coordinating with site teams. We offer a merit shop, employee-owned environment with comprehensive benefits and a strong safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of scaffolding experience.
• Must be able to work at heights and follow safety procedures.
• NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine type of scaffold needed.
• Inspect site and scaffold materials for hazards.
• Erect, secure and level scaffolding to required dimensions.
• Dismantle scaffolding when instructed.

Education

High School or better

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on October 13, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL, USA

• Craft
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SCAFF034682

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

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years: Industrial Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.