Scaffold Carpenter - High-Access Builder & Installer

Austin Industrial; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder to supervise construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding across industrial sites. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman-level scaffolding experience with strong safety adherence and the ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities include selecting scaffold types, directing installation, lifting materials, and ensuring secure, compliant structures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Journeyman level scaffold experience
• No minimum education required
• Experience supervising construction, assembly, maintenance and dismantling of tubular scaffolding
• Ability to work at heights and adhere to OSHA requirements

Responsibilities

• Determine scaffold type and instruct on installation.
• Oversee transport and erection of tubular scaffold or other temporary structures.
• Hoist scaffolding materials to erect temporary structures.
• Secure and level locking sections of scaffolding material.
• Secure scaffold to permanent structures for added stability.
• Inspect and stow scaffolding material after dismantling.
• Perform final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Adhere to Austin Industrial requirements for erecting/navigation and work safely.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder to supervise construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding across industrial sites. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman-level scaffolding experience with strong safety adherence and the ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities include selecting scaffold types, directing installation, lifting materials, and ensuring secure, compliant structures.