Scaffold Builder: High-Altitude Field Craftsperson

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is seeking a Scaffold Builder to construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantle tubular scaffolding on site. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of scaffolding experience and adherence to OSHA and company safety rules.

You will work at heights, inspect materials for defects, and coordinate with team to erect scaffolds to project specifications. NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert preferred; high school or better.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience within the scaffolding craft.
• Must comply with OSHA and site-specific Austin Industrial requirements.

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.

Education

High School or better

NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert

Job description

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is seeking a Scaffold Builder to construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantle tubular scaffolding on site. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of scaffolding experience and adherence to OSHA and company safety rules.

You will work at heights, inspect materials for defects, and coordinate with team to erect scaffolds to project specifications. NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert preferred; high school or better.