Scaffold Builder ( Freeport, TX) Austin Industrial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Freeport, TX is seeking a Scaffold Builder Journeyman to construct, assemble, maintain and dismantle tubular scaffolding and other temporary structures on site.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of scaffolding experience, a High School diploma with a lubrication technician certification, NCCER-Scaff Bldr, TWIC and a valid driver’s license, and be fluent in English; OSHA standards and company policies must be followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in scaffolding.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Austin Industrial does not sponsor visas.
• NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert and related certifications required.
• TWIC Card and Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Determines type of scaffold needed.
• Inspects job site and scaffold material for defects and hazards.
• Communicates safety hazards and mitigates risks prior to construction.
• Erects scaffolding, hoists materials, and secures scaffolding to structures.
• Dismantles scaffolding and stores materials after use.
• Complies with OSHA, site-specific, and Austin Industrial requirements.

Education

High School diploma with certification as a lubrication technician

NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Scaffold Builder ( Freeport, TX) Austin Industrial

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: SCAFF034134

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Freeport, TX, USA

Description

Scaffold Builder Journeyman - Austin Industrial

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 60 years.

Scaffold Builder Journeyman

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:

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

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.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education– High School diploma with a certification as a lubrication technician.

Experience - 3 years’ minimum experience, be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities -May directly supervises 1 to 5scaffold builder helpers in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Austin Industrial’s policies & procedures and applicable laws.

Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. For safety reasons, it is imperative that the employee be able to read and speak fluent English.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Certification/License - TWIC Card and Valid DL

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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