Scaffold Journeyman - Various Locations

Yates Construction; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a Scaffold Builder for various projects in New York. The role involves erecting and dismantling scaffolding, ensuring safety compliance, and requires at least four years of experience in heavy industrial scaffold work. Personal hand tools are necessary, and the position demands the ability to read blueprints and follow safety procedures. Yates Construction promotes a military-friendly workplace and values diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Four years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experience.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions independently.
• Successful completion of required Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Erecting and dismantling scaffolding as required.
• Inspecting and sorting scaffolding.
• Setting up hoisting equipment for scaffolding.

Skills

Heavy industrial scaffold experience

Ability to read ISO's, Blueprints, P&IDs

Safety compliance

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

This posting is for any Yates Industrial project location that has issued a requisition.

Job Summary

A Scaffold Builder positions and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or Yates standards.

Overview Of Primary Duties

• Erecting and dismantling scaffolding; inspecting and sorting scaffolding as required.
• Load and unload scaffold components and equipment.
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing scaffold components.
• Use ropes and harnesses or ladders to access scaffolding sites.
• Using drawings, assemble scaffolding from parts.
• Bolt or screw sections together.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of scaffold components using plumb bob, level, or other instruments.
• Cut, trim, or drill scaffold components for fit using hand and power tools.
• Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weight and size, facilities, and work schedule.
• Tear down scaffolding.
• Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
• Fabricate and repair rigging, such as slings, tackle, and ladders, using hand and power tools.
• Select scaffold component sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct.

Safety Responsibilities and Expectations

• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices.
• Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
• Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
• Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Participate in required and assigned training.
• Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
• Present a mature approach to working safely.
• Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.

Qualifications

• Level III: Four (4)+ years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experience.
• Level II: Four (4)+ years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experience; NCCER “Performance” Scaffold journeyman verification.
• Level I: Four (4)+ years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experience.

Requirements

• Read ISO's, Blueprints, P&IDs.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently.
• The degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experience.
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List.
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights.

Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures.
• Work at varying elevations.
• Will work in windy and dusty environments.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools.
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms.
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above.
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.