Scaffold Builder Helper - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Scaffold Builder Helper assists Scaffold Builders with the construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding and other temporary structures. The role may also include other assigned duties. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and can involve working at heights, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, as well as exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport tubular scaffold and other structural materials and erect scaffolding as instructed by a Scaffold Builder.
Hoist scaffolding materials to erect temporary structures.
Secure and level locking sections of scaffolding material.
Secure scaffolding to permanent structures for added stability.
Follow OSHA, site-specific, and Austin Industrial requirements for erecting and navigating scaffolding.
Pass materials and tools to Journeymen as needed.
Dismantle scaffolding when instructed and properly authorized.
Build quality barricades around excavations or equipment as needed.
Serve as a confined-space attendant, fire watch, or equipment-watch attendant as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.