Scaffold Builder Journeyman

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is hiring for a skilled carpenter/leadman position in Texas. The role involves reading blueprints, assembling scaffolding, and guiding a work crew on carpentry tasks per sketches and standards.

Responsibilities include material handling, measuring, cutting, tool usage, form bracing, and ensuring safety compliance on site. The role requires 3+ years of field experience and NCCER journeyman certification.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years field experience in chosen craft.
• Certified Journeyman with NCCER certifications.
• Leadman capable of leading crew and assisting Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Examine, select and gather materials and tools.
• Examine blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions.
• Inspect base surface for obstructions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measure boards and mark cutting lines.
• Saw boards and plywood to size.
• Use carpentry hand tools (hammers, levels, squares, etc.).
• Assemble scaffolding per specs.
• Brace forms for piers, footings and walls.
• Erect scaffolding and install ladders and walkways.
• Set and brace anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Plan work

Math skills

Tool selection

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Hammers

Levels

Squares

Saws

Drill motors

Pry bars

Job description

Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

Summary

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

Responsibilities

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
• Inspect base surface for obstructions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
• Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.
• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Sets and braces anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Work at heights without fear.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Strength:
• a. Standing 60%
• Walking 20%
• Sitting 20%
• b. Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 40 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft-lb.
• Pulling 70 ft-lb.
• 2. Climbing C
• Balancing C
• 3. Stooping F
• Kneeling O
• Crouching F
• Crawling O
• Reaching F
• Handling C
• Fingering C

Explanation of Symbols

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.