Scaffold Builder - Pass Christian, MS

turnerindustries; Pass Christian (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries seeks a Scaffold Builder in Pass Christian, MS. This non-exempt role reports to a frontline supervisor and involves assembling, positioning, modifying, and dismantling scaffolding per job specs.

Responsibilities include inspecting surfaces, erecting scaffold systems, and ensuring safe operation with required PPE, drills, and tests; NCCER cert is a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of experience in the skilled trade (level dependent).
• NCCER certification is a plus.
• Ability to read engineered drawings.
• Ability to operate different types of forklift.
• Pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-employment drug/alcohol screen and medical evaluation.
• Adherence to client safety requirements and PPE.
• May need to provide toolbox and basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface for holes, objects, and levelness.
• Assemble scaffold, including guardrails, braces, planks and components.
• Position scaffold by rolling or erecting in place.
• Secure scaffold to permanent structures as required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read engineered drawings

Pre-employment testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCER certified

Tools

Toolbox usage

Adjustable wrench

Claw hammer

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 Pass Christian, MS. 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.

• No per diem available

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One to four years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• NCCER certified is a plus
• Ability to read engineered drawings preferred
• Ability to operate different types of Forklift
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace
• Employee may be required to provide the following: toolbox, tool belt, adjustable wrench, ratchet wrench with socket, claw hammer, cutting pliers, torpedo level, tape, and rain suit

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