Scaffold Builder- Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)
About The Position
The Scaffold Builder assists with the construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding and other temporary structures. The role involves determining the type of scaffold needed, transporting and hoisting materials, erecting and securing scaffold sections, and ensuring scaffolding is stable and properly attached to permanent structures. The employee follows OSHA, site-specific, and Austin Industrial requirements, inspects completed scaffolding, and properly inspects and stows materials after dismantling. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires working at heights and may involve uneven surfaces or confined spaces. Employees must be able to perform the physical, communication, judgment, and attention-to-detail functions needed to carry out the work safely. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Austin Industrial provides maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial customers across the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Requirements
- Work at heights without fear.
- Bring basic hand tools to the site.
- 2–3 years of scaffolding experience preferred.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
- May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
- Possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
- Able 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 in a fast-paced work environment.
Nice To Haves
- 2–3 years of scaffolding experience.
Responsibilities
- Determine the type of scaffold needed.
- Transport tubular scaffold or other structural material and erect the scaffold 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.
- Dismantle scaffolding when instructed after proper communication.
- Inspect and properly stow scaffolding material after dismantling.
- Perform a final inspection of completed scaffolding.
- 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
