Scaffold Helper

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Louisiana seeks a helper to build, position, and dismantle wooden structures such as forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

The role requires reading and interpreting instructions, working under supervision, and maintaining safety on site while handling materials and common carpentry tools. Flexibility with site tasks and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Under supervision with limited independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood and marks cutting lines.
• SAWS boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
• Uses carpentry hand tools (hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, wrenches).
• Assembles scaffolding with rails, braces and planks per specs.
• Braces forms in place with timbers and anchors.
• Erects scaffolding and installs ladders and walkways.
• Sets anchor bolts and may rig materials.
• Performs maintenance or cleaning on tools and equipment.
• Observes safety rules; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Measurement skills

Math basics

Planning

Reading instructions

Height safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammers

Levels

Squares

Screwdrivers

Adjustable wrenches

Hand and power saws

Drill motors

Pry bars

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength:
  • Standing 60%
  • Walking 20%
  • Sitting 20%
• Lifting 50 lb.:
  • Carrying 40 lb.
  • Pushing 70 ft-lb.
  • Pulling 70 ft-lb.
• Climbing C:
  • Balancing C
• Stooping F:
  • Kneeling O
  • Crouching F
  • Crawling O
  • Reaching F
  • Handling C
  • Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

• NP Not Present
• O Occasionally (0-33%)
• F Frequently (34-66%)
• C Constantly (67-100%)

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

Helpers (includes helpers 0 months- helper 42 months) - Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

SUMMARY

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.