Scaffold Builder Helper - Austin Industrial (Freeport, 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, including related site support and safety-watch responsibilities. Work is performed in industrial and construction environments and may involve heights, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The position requires maintaining a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Valid TWIC Card.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- 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.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required.
- 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.
- Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport tubular scaffold or other structural materials and erect scaffolding as instructed by the 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 communicated to do so.
- Build quality barricades around excavations or equipment as needed.
- Serve as a confined space attendant, fire watch, or equipment watch attendant.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
