Scaffold Builder - Decatur, AL

turnerindustries; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Scaffold Builder in Decatur, AL. This non-exempt, full-time role involves assembling, positioning, modifying, and dismantling scaffolding to precise specifications under a frontline supervisor. Candidates should have 1–4 years of scaffolding experience and the ability to read engineered drawings; forklift operation is a plus.

Safety is paramount; the compensation includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth with a leading industrial contractor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of scaffolding experience (level dependent).
• Ability to read engineered drawings preferred.
• Forklift operation experience or ability to operate forklifts.
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client).
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen and medical evaluation.
• Adhere to safety requirements and policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surfaces for holes and levelness.
• Assemble scaffolding according to specifications (guardrails, braces, planks, etc.).
• Position and secure scaffold; wheel into place or erect in place.
• Coordinate with supervisor for assignments and adjust as needed.

Skills

Read engineered drawings

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma 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 Decatur, AL. 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)
• Ability to read engineered drawings preferred
• Ability to operate different types of Forklift
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client)
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

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