Scaffold Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Leadman to lead craft crews, provide instruction, and support the Foreman on site. The role involves building and dismantling wooden forms, scaffolds, and temporary structures per sketches and company standards.

Responsibilities include material handling, measuring and cutting, assembling scaffolding, tying into structures, and maintaining tools. The position emphasizes attention to safety and adherence to project rules in a demanding field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related field experience preferred.
• Under supervision, follows instructions and established guidelines.
• No independent judgment required for primary functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide craft workers; assist Foreman.
• Read blueprints and determine dimensions; measure, mark, and cut materials.
• Assemble scaffolding with rails, braces, planks, and wheels per specs.
• Inspect base surfaces for obstructions and ensure safe setup.
• Transport and handle materials; perform routine tool maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and project guidelines at all times.

Skills

Precision & accuracy

Decision making

Mathematics

Planning & tools

Measurement skills

Height safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

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.

Requirements

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

1. Strength:
a. Standing 60%
Walking 20%
Sitting 20%

b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 40 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.

2. Climbing C
Balancing C

3. 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%)

BENEFITS:

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.