Scaffold Builder: Precision Assembly & On-Site Safety

turnerindustries; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Scaffold Builder to assemble, position, modify and dismantle scaffolding per job specs. This is a non-exempt role reporting to a Leadman or foreman.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–4 years of scaffolding experience, ability to read engineered drawings, forklift operation, safety compliance, and post-offer drug/alcohol testing with physical evaluation. Turner emphasizes safety and client-driven standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of scaffold experience (level dependent).
• Must be local candidate.
• Ability to read engineered drawings preferred.
• Ability to operate different types of forklift.
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client).
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Site safety requirements as required by the client.
• Safety equipment as required by the client.

Responsibilities

• Inspects surface for holes and levelness.
• Assembles scaffold with guardrails, mid-rails, braces, planks, toe boards.
• Positions scaffold and secures to permanent structures.
• Handles various scaffold types as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Scaffold assembly

Reading drawings

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Pre-employment testing

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Scaffold Builder to assemble, position, modify and dismantle scaffolding per job specs. This is a non-exempt role reporting to a Leadman or foreman.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–4 years of scaffolding experience, ability to read engineered drawings, forklift operation, safety compliance, and post-offer drug/alcohol testing with physical evaluation. Turner emphasizes safety and client-driven standards.