Scaffold Carpenter

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Darrow (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

Brown and Root Industrial Services seeks a skilled carpenter to build, position, and dismantle wooden structures such as concrete forms, scaffolds, and temporary shelters on site in Louisiana. You will read blueprints, measure materials, and install scaffolding per project specs.

The role requires working at heights, following safety rules, and coordinating with supervisors. Expect hands-on use of carpentry tools and routine maintenance of equipment on diverse sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; follows pre-established guidelines.
• Under direct supervision; reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Examine, gather and select materials and tools.
• Read blueprints and specs to determine dimensions.
• Inspect base surface for obstructions.
• Load, transport and unload material.
• Measure and mark materials for cutting.
• Saw boards and plywood to size.
• Use carpentry hand tools (hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers).
• Assemble scaffolding per specs; braces and planks.
• Brace forms for piers, footings and walls.
• Secure scaffolding to permanent structures.
• Erect scaffolding and install ladders, rails, platforms and gangways.
• Set and brace anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.
• Perform maintenance or cleaning on tools and equipment.
• Observe safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Precision

Decision-making

Math skills

Tool planning

Blueprint reading

Height work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB 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.

BENEFITS:

Brown and 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. 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.

State

Louisiana

Job Description

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