Scaffold Carpenter

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking skilled carpenters to build, position, and dismantle wooden structures and scaffolding in Louisiana. You will read blueprints, measure precisely, and select the right tools to complete forms and supports according to sketches and safety requirements.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and the ability to work under supervision with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with related field experience.
• Familiarity with basic concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
• Work under supervision and follow established guidelines; independence is limited.

Responsibilities

• Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures such as frames, scaffolds, and supports according to sketches or standards.
• Examines and gathers materials and tools; reads blueprints and specifications for dimensions.
• Inspects base surfaces and ensures clear work areas; loads and transports materials.
• Measures boards and timber using measuring tools and marks cut lines; cuts to required sizes.
• Uses carpentry hand tools and power tools to assemble scaffolding and formwork per specifications.
• Braces forms, anchors bolts, and sets ladders, walkways, and platforms as needed.
• Maintains safety and project rules; performs routine maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math basics

Plan work

Tool selection

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

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.

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.

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