Scaffold Builder Journeyman

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Baytown, TX, seeks an experienced carpenter journeyman/leadman to build, position and dismantle wooden structures and scaffolds per sketches and standards.

You will read blueprints, select materials, set up safety measures, and mentor crew under foreman guidance while performing high-quality carpentry in field assignments.

Qualifications

• Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft.
• Certified Journeyman requires attainment of NCCER certifications.
• Leadman provides leadership and guidance to crew under Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
• Reads blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions.
• Inspects base surface for obstructions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measures and marks cutting lines; cuts boards and plywood to size.
• Uses carpentry hand tools and power tools to shape materials.
• Erects scaffolding and secures to structures per spec.
• Braces forms and sets anchor bolts for concrete work.
• Observes safety and project rules; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Journeyman certification

Leadman

Blueprint reading

Independence in planning

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Hammers

Levels

Squares

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Power 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

• Strength:
  • Standing 60%
  • Walking 20%
  • Sitting 20%
• Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 40 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft-lb.
• Pulling 70 ft-lb.
• Climbing C
• Balancing C
• 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%)

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: 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.