Scaffold Carpenter

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•El Dorado, AR

38d

About The Position

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as 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 to perform the job’s functions. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. 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 its equivalent.
May require previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Responsibilities

Examines, selects, and gathers materials and tools.
Examines blueprints and specifications to determine structure dimensions.
Inspects base surfaces for obstructions.
Loads, transports, and unloads materials.
Measures boards, timbers, or plywood with squares, measuring tapes, and rulers, and marks cutting lines with a pencil and scriber.
Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Uses carpentry hand tools, including hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors, and pry bars.
Assembles scaffolds with handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins, and wheels according to job specifications.
Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Secures scaffolding to permanent structures by tying.
Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Sets and braces anchor bolts.
May rig materials.
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
Observes and complies with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.