Scaffold Carpenter

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Haskell, TX

About The Position

The Scaffold Carpenter is a leadman who provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers on the crew and assists the Foreman while working as a journeyman. The role 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. The position involves examining plans and materials, preparing and cutting lumber and plywood, assembling and securing scaffolding, and bracing forms for concrete construction. The employee is responsible for following safety and project rules and may perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

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 proper tools.
Compare 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.

Responsibilities

Examine, select, and gather materials and tools.
Examine blueprints and specifications to determine structure dimensions.
Inspect the base surface 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 the 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, toe boards, screening, locking pins, and wheels to job specifications.
Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Secure scaffolding to permanent structures by tying it.
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.
Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to craft workers and assist the Foreman while working in the capacity of a journeyman.