Scaffold Builder - Safety-Focused On-Site Construction

Austin External; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is seeking a Scaffold Builder to construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantle tubular scaffolding on industrial sites. A minimum of 3 years experience in the scaffolding craft is required.

You will work at heights, assess scaffold needs, inspect materials for safety hazards, and ensure proper securing and stability. The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of scaffolding experience.
• NCCER-Scaff Bldr Cert.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights with no fear.
• Determines type of scaffold needed.
• Inspects job site and all scaffold material for defects and safety hazards.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is seeking a Scaffold Builder to construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantle tubular scaffolding on industrial sites. A minimum of 3 years experience in the scaffolding craft is required.

You will work at heights, assess scaffold needs, inspect materials for safety hazards, and ensure proper securing and stability. The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance within an employee-owned company.