Scaffold Builder Helper

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Baytown, TX

About The Position

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. Helpers may have 0 to 42 months of experience; a minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline is preferred. The level and degree of responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. The role relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines and works under immediate supervision. Primary duties typically do not require independent judgment, and the position typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
Preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Examines, selects, and gathers materials and tools.
Examines blueprints and specifications to determine structure dimensions.
Inspects the base surface for obstructions.
Loads, transports, and unloads material.
Measures boards, timbers, or plywood with a square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines using a pencil and scriber.
Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Uses carpentry hand tools, including hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors, and pry bars.
Assembles scaffolds with handrails, mid rails, braces, planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins, and wheels to job specifications.
Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Secures scaffolding to permanent structures 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 tools and equipment.
Observes and complies with safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.