Scaffold Carpenter

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Geismar, LA

About The Position

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, including concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards. Works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines. Primary job functions do not typically require independent judgment; the role typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The position may require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area. It uses commonly applied concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. The role requires working at heights without fear and following safety and project rules.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Compare and identify differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

Responsibilities

Examine, select, and gather materials and tools.
Examine 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 and scriber.
Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Use carpentry hand tools and power 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, toe boards, screening, locking pins, and wheels to job specifications.
Brace forms with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Secure scaffolding to permanent structures by tying.
Erect scaffolding for buildings and other structures, and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Set and brace anchor bolts.
Rig materials as needed.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.