Scaffold Builder- Austin Industrial (Decatur, IL)

Austin Careers•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Scaffold Builder to construct, assemble, maintain, inspect, and dismantle tubular scaffolding and other temporary structures in an industrial setting. The role includes identifying the required scaffold type, inspecting job sites and materials for defects or safety hazards, communicating and mitigating hazards, transporting and hoisting materials, and erecting scaffolding to required dimensions. The builder must secure and level scaffold sections, anchor scaffolding to permanent structures, follow OSHA, site-specific, and Austin Industrial requirements, inspect completed scaffolds, and dismantle and stow materials when authorized. The position requires wearing applicable personal protective equipment and working in industrial and construction environments that may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Duties also require mobility and physical activity, including climbing and working at heights. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Journeyman Scaffold Builder.
At least 3 years of experience as a Scaffold Builder.
Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Able to perform the required physical activities, including climbing, balancing, working at heights, and handling tools and materials.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds where required.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Able to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine the type of scaffold needed.
Inspect job sites and scaffold materials for defects and safety hazards.
Communicate safety hazards and mitigate avoidable hazards before scaffold construction.
Transport scaffold materials and erect scaffolding to required dimensions.
Hoist scaffolding materials to erect temporary structures.
Secure and level locking scaffold sections.
Secure scaffolding to permanent structures for stability.
Follow OSHA, site-specific, and Austin Industrial requirements for erecting and navigating scaffolding.
Perform final inspections of completed scaffolding.
Dismantle scaffolding when instructed and properly stow materials after dismantling.
Perform assigned duties while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations and follow applicable safety procedures and work instructions.