Scaffold Builder 1

Zachry Group•Alvin, TX

15h

About The Position

Industrial Journeyman Scaffold Builders construct, dismantle, and repair wooden and metal scaffolds and auxiliary structures. They may also assist other crafts when scaffold work is not active. The role involves reading plans, preparing materials, building and reinforcing scaffolds and other wooden structures, maintaining a clean work area, and following all safety and site rules. The position works closely with and provides positional and expertise guidance to helper and laborer positions, but has no direct reports. The work requires standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, communicating, and handling tools and materials. The employee may lift and move up to 50 pounds, work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work from platforms or scaffolding while using required fall protection. Work may take place in all weather conditions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience working as a Scaffold Builder or Scaffold Builder Helper on an industrial construction project.
Proficiency reading blueprints, plans, and drawings.
Knowledge of materials, tools, and processes used in basic building techniques and form construction.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work the full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed.
Willingness to follow safety rules and regulations and all company and site rules.
Possession of required tools.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting and working at heights.
Ability and willingness to assist other crafts when not actively working on scaffolding.

Nice To Haves

Current JVIC/Zachry or JVIC/Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Former experience working with JVIC, a Zachry Group company.
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
Formal or technical education.
Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including work locations and the quantities and sizes of required materials.
Identify the tools required to complete tasks.
Identify safety risks and precautions needed to eliminate them.
Measure, mark, and cut wooden and metallic materials to specifications.
Construct, reinforce, and dismantle pre-constructed scaffolds.
Build wooden scaffolds and auxiliary items.
Perform miscellaneous construction projects, such as building decks, steps, bulletin boards, and other wooden structures.
Clean and maintain work areas.
Work closely with and provide positional and expertise guidance to helper and laborer positions.
Assist other crafts when not actively working on scaffolding.