Scaffold builder

Wood Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Scaffold Builder (Scaffold Journeyman) builds, positions, and dismantles scaffold structures made from wood, steel frames, and steel poles. Work is performed according to sketches, blueprints, manufacturer instructions, and company standards. When not performing scaffold duties, the employee will work with the civil crew. A valid driver's license is required to operate a motorized vehicle on the client's property.

Requirements

2–3 years of journeyman experience in the craft.
Valid driver's license to operate a motorized vehicle on the client's property.
Ability to use standard and/or metric rules to measure.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and accurately follow instructions.
Ability to select the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Ability to calculate material quantities needed to erect scaffolds from instructions and determine materials for different scaffold designs.
Ability to read measuring tapes and understand the use of levels.
Ability to read and understand methods and procedures presented on drawings, layouts, and specifications.
Ability to work safely and productively.
Ability to work at heights without fear.

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 a square, measuring tape, and ruler, and mark cutting lines with a pencil or scriber.
Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Use carpentry hand tools, including hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors, and pry bars.
Assemble scaffolds with handrails, mid rails, braces, planks, and toe boards.
Work with the civil crew when not performing scaffold duties.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with supervisors and employees.
Work safely and productively, and understand and respond appropriately to safety alerts, warnings, and hazards.
Perform additional duties as required.