NCCER Certified Scaffold Builder

Brown & Root•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The NCCER Certified Scaffold Builder works as a leadman, providing leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers on the crew and assisting the Foreman while working in the capacity of a journeyman. The role builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures—including concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters—according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The role involves examining blueprints and specifications, selecting materials and tools, measuring and cutting boards and plywood, assembling and securing scaffolding, and installing related access structures. The employee is responsible for following safety and project rules and may perform minor equipment maintenance or cleaning and other duties as required. Physical requirements include standing 60% of the time, walking 20%, and sitting 20%; lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 40 pounds; and pushing and pulling 70 ft-lb. Climbing and balancing are constant; stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, and fingering are frequent; kneeling and crawling are occasional. The job requires working at heights without fear.

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 differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Be able to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines under immediate supervision.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights.

Responsibilities

Examine, select, and gather materials and tools.
Review blueprints and specifications to determine structure dimensions.
Inspect base surfaces for obstructions.
Load, transport, and unload materials.
Measure boards, timbers, or plywood with measuring tools and mark cutting lines.
Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Use carpentry hand and power tools, including hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, saws, drill motors, and pry bars.
Assemble scaffolds with handrails, mid rails, braces, planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins, and wheels according to job specifications.
Brace forms with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Secure scaffolding to permanent structures by tying it.
Erect scaffolding and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Set and brace anchor bolts.
Rig materials as needed.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning on tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to crew workers and assist the Foreman.
Perform other duties as required.