Scaffold Helper: Elevate Builds on High-Rise Sites

BrandSafway; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking a Scaffold Helper to support scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling on commercial and industrial sites in the NYC market. You will work under the Foreman to help ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with NYC DOB, OSHA, and company standards.

The role emphasizes labor tasks, material handling, site coordination, and readiness to learn advanced scaffold skills; 1–2 years construction experience preferred. OSHA and DOB certifications are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of construction or scaffolding experience preferred.
• NYC DOB 40-Hour SST (Site Safety Training) Card required.
• NYC DOB 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Certification required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of scaffold components, tools, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with foremen, supervisors, and crew members to support daily job site operations.
• Assist in relaying field conditions or issues that may impact safety, schedule, or productivity.
• Support the erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding systems in accordance with design specifications.
• Perform general labor tasks including loading, unloading, staging, and transporting scaffold materials.
• Assist with complex builds in urban environments, including high-rise and confined spaces.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment at all times.

Skills

Basic scaffold knowledge

Labor tasks

Communication with foremen

Education

NYC DOB 40-Hour SST (Site Safety Training) Card

NYC DOB 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Certification

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (preferred)

Job description

BrandSafway is seeking a Scaffold Helper to support scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling on commercial and industrial sites in the NYC market. You will work under the Foreman to help ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with NYC DOB, OSHA, and company standards.

The role emphasizes labor tasks, material handling, site coordination, and readiness to learn advanced scaffold skills; 1–2 years construction experience preferred. OSHA and DOB certifications are required or preferred.