Scaffold Lead

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Scaffold Lead provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers on the crew and assists the Foreman while working in the capacity of a journeyman. The role builds, positions, and dismantles scaffolds and other wooden structures according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards. Work is performed under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines; the position typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The job may require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area. It requires knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. Workers must be able to work at heights without fear and meet the stated physical demands. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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 prior experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Meet the physical demands described: standing 60%, walking 20%, sitting 20%; lifting 50 lb., carrying 40 lb., pushing 70 ft-lb., and pulling 70 ft-lb.; climbing and balancing constantly; stooping, crouching, and reaching frequently; kneeling, crawling, handling, and fingering at the listed occasional or constant levels.

Responsibilities

Examine, select, and gather materials and tools.
Review blueprints and specifications to determine structure dimensions.
Inspect base surfaces for obstructions.
Load, transport, and unload materials.
Measure boards, timbers, and plywood with a square, measuring tape, and ruler, and mark cutting lines with a pencil or scriber.
Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Use carpentry hand tools and equipment, 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 and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Set and brace anchor bolts.
Rig materials as needed.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.
Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to crew craft workers and assist the Foreman.