Scaffolding Journeyman

Kiewit • Greenville, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scaffolding Journeyman performs work involving the erection and dismantling of scaffolding, operation of heavy equipment, rigging of equipment loads, and completion of construction projects. The role includes interpreting blueprints and specifications, preparing materials, constructing and reinforcing scaffolds, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. Work takes place on a construction or industrial site and may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

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 pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas at heights that may exceed 200 feet.
• Ability to move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces, and to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations and the quantities and sizes of materials required.
• Identify tools needed for tasks; measure, mark, and cut wooden or metallic materials to required 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 work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED