Scaffold Truck Lead - Heavy Lifting & Heights

RL James Exteriors; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RL James Exteriors is seeking a dependable Scaffold Driver / Crew Lead to support scaffold operations. You will drive a large manual transmission scaffold truck, load and unload materials, and move equipment from the truck to the setup area.

Experience with scaffold setup is not required; we will train. The role requires heavy lifting, safe driving, working at heights, and potential to lead a small crew of 2–3 people on multiple job sites.

Qualifications

• Must know how to drive a large stick-shift / manual transmission truck.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a safe driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting throughout the day.
• Must be able to load, unload, carry, and move scaffold materials.
• Must be able to handle 16-foot scaffold planks.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Must be comfortable working around scaffolds and swing stages at significant heights.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Must have leadership ability or the potential to help lead a small crew.

Responsibilities

• Drive large scaffold trucks safely, including manual / stick-shift vehicles.
• Load and unload scaffold materials, planks, and equipment.
• Carry scaffold equipment from the truck to the setup area.
• Lift and move heavy materials, including 16-foot scaffold planks.
• Assist the scaffold crew with staging materials and preparing for scaffold setup.
• Work around scaffolds, swing stages, condos, and tall buildings.
• Follow all safety procedures and job site instructions.
• Help support or lead a small crew of 2-3 people when needed.
• Assist with multiple job sites when crews need to be split.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Valid driver’s license

Safety-minded

Leadership ability

Tools

Manual transmission truck

Job description

RL James Exteriors is seeking a dependable Scaffold Driver / Crew Lead to support scaffold operations. You will drive a large manual transmission scaffold truck, load and unload materials, and move equipment from the truck to the setup area.

Experience with scaffold setup is not required; we will train. The role requires heavy lifting, safe driving, working at heights, and potential to lead a small crew of 2–3 people on multiple job sites.