Scaffolding Journeyman

Kiewit•Houston, TX

About The Position

Perform work involving the erection and dismantling of scaffolding, operation of heavy equipment, rigging equipment loads, and completion of various construction projects. The role requires working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather conditions, and complying with safety and project rules.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
Identify tools required for tasks and measure, mark, and cut wooden or metallic materials to specifications.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding for buildings and other structures, and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Construct, reinforce, and dismantle pre-constructed scaffolds.
Build wooden scaffolds and auxiliary items.
Rig equipment loads.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate employees’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take necessary corrective action.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.