Scaffold builder job description
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Example scaffold builder requirements on a job description
Scaffold builder requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in scaffold builder job postings.
Sample scaffold builder requirements
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Knowledge of construction and safety regulations
- Experience with welding and other metal work
- Familiarity with scaffolding equipment and tools
- Proficiency in operating forklifts and cranes
Sample required scaffold builder soft skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
- High level of physical fitness and endurance
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Scaffold builder job description example 1
Ledcor scaffold builder job description
When you join Ledcor you will be part of a team that strives for continuous improvement, gives back to the communities in which we work and supports career growth & development.
Our Fort McMurray Industrial projects are stable and long-term. This means you can plan for your future, whether that means saving for your child's education or your next amazing vacation.
Did we mention camp and travel allowance are provided? Take advantage of this opportunity and apply today.
As a Scaffolder you will be an integral part of the Ledcor Industrial team. For you, safety and quality are a priority and you are proud of your work at the end of each day.
Join the Ledcor team in Fort McMurray today!
Essential Responsibilities:
Utilizes site drawings and written instructions to select materials required to set ground levels for scaffolds Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding and bolts pipes together to build scaffolding as per site requirements Assembling, dismantling, and modifying system and tube and clamp scaffolds Knowledge of isometric drawings an asset Take direction from supervisors and work well in a team environment
Qualifications:
Must have a Journeyperson Scaffolder ticket from a recognized provincial training authority or must be a registered Scaffolder Apprentice with a recognized provincial training authority Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing Must possess valid First Aid, Ground Disturbance and PCST certification Must possess a valid FP (Fall Protection) certification Valid Driver's License with a clean abstract Ability to work with minimal supervision is an asset
Work Conditions:
Long term projects, site based camp provided Charter Flights from either Edmonton or Calgary, or travel allowance for out-of-province candidates who qualify Benefits provided by CLAC
Additional Information:
Company Description
Ledcor Industrial offers an integrated range of services from construction, engineering, and maintenance to pipe fabrication and module assembly. We offer turnkey solutions to our oil and gas clients and have built some of the continent's largest oil and gas projects.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.
Our Fort McMurray Industrial projects are stable and long-term. This means you can plan for your future, whether that means saving for your child's education or your next amazing vacation.
Did we mention camp and travel allowance are provided? Take advantage of this opportunity and apply today.
As a Scaffolder you will be an integral part of the Ledcor Industrial team. For you, safety and quality are a priority and you are proud of your work at the end of each day.
Join the Ledcor team in Fort McMurray today!
Essential Responsibilities:
Utilizes site drawings and written instructions to select materials required to set ground levels for scaffolds Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding and bolts pipes together to build scaffolding as per site requirements Assembling, dismantling, and modifying system and tube and clamp scaffolds Knowledge of isometric drawings an asset Take direction from supervisors and work well in a team environment
Qualifications:
Must have a Journeyperson Scaffolder ticket from a recognized provincial training authority or must be a registered Scaffolder Apprentice with a recognized provincial training authority Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing Must possess valid First Aid, Ground Disturbance and PCST certification Must possess a valid FP (Fall Protection) certification Valid Driver's License with a clean abstract Ability to work with minimal supervision is an asset
Work Conditions:
Long term projects, site based camp provided Charter Flights from either Edmonton or Calgary, or travel allowance for out-of-province candidates who qualify Benefits provided by CLAC
Additional Information:
Company Description
Ledcor Industrial offers an integrated range of services from construction, engineering, and maintenance to pipe fabrication and module assembly. We offer turnkey solutions to our oil and gas clients and have built some of the continent's largest oil and gas projects.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.
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Scaffold builder job description example 2
Austin Industries scaffold builder job description
- Work at heights with no fear.
- Determines type of scaffold needed and how to properly instruct on how to install.
- Oversight of transport tubular scaffold or other structural material and erects the scaffold as instructed by the scaffold builder.
- Hoists scaffolding materials upward in order to erect temporary structure.
- Properly secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding material.
- Properly secures scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
- Adheres to all OSHA, site specific and Austin Industrial requirements for the erecting and navigation of the scaffolding.
- Supervises thedismantlingof scaffolding when it has been properly communicated to do so.
- Inspects and properly stows scaffolding material after dismantling.
- Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
- Other duties as assigned.
Scaffold Builder - Leadman
Qualifications Required for this Position:
Education
- no minimum education requirements.
Experience
- 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
Scaffold Builder - Leadman
Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Scaffold builder job description example 3
Safway Group Holding LLC scaffold builder job description
+ Actively participate in BrandSafway's Employee Intervention System (EIS).
+ Complete a qualified Job Safety Plan (JSP) that accurately identifies each job task and the associated hazards, risks, and mitigation controls of each.
+ Determine the materials needed for basic and intermediate scaffolds
+ During scaffold dismantling, from the ground, receive materials and place into a rack for transport back to the scaffold yard
+ During scaffold erection, unload and stage materials as directed and pass material to a scaffold crew from the ground
+ Effectively communicate with crew members and supervision
+ Exercise Stop Work Authority when an unsafe conditions are witnessed.
+ Inspect scaffold components for damage and/or defects
+ Lead tool box talks with their crew
+ Maintain a clean and organized jobsite free from any unnecessary hazards associated with the work being performed by a scaffold crew
+ Mentor and develop other members of their scaffold crew
+ Organize and maintain a scaffold yard, including the unloading of racks after the dismantling of a scaffold
+ Perform all assigned duties on a jobsite, as directed by supervision
+ Perform all scaffold erection and dismantle tasks
+ Prepare work site for the erecting and/or dismantling of a scaffold
+ Provide support to a scaffold crew in the erecting and dismantling of a scaffold
+ Utilize scaffold tools while erecting or dismantling a scaffold as part of a crew
+ While utilizing scaffold tools, participate in the erecting and dismantling of a **scaffold which includes, but is not limited to the setting up, leveling and squaring of a scaffold base, attaching bracing, horizontals, ladders, toe boards, swing gates, etc.
Supervisor Responsibilities
+ None
Qualification Requirements
+ At least two years of scaffold experience is preferred
+ High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent
+ Requires good oral communication skills
+ Requires the ability to do basic math
Physical Demands
+ + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, and/or use hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or pull up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of scaffolding equipment, which may include lifting 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of scaffolding above shoulders (6-7 feet) to erect and dismantle scaffolding and to load onto trucks or racks. The employee must also be capable of continuously carrying/wearing harness and work belt weighing 25-50 pounds while erecting and dismantling scaffolding. Must also be capable of climbing onto trailers or trucks and onto racks to secure and move equipment as well as climbing ladders to access scaffolding up to high, precarious places. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The employee must be available at non-traditional hours to complete projects according to contract or job requirements.
The employee regularly works in high, precarious places, is potentially exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust, non-weather heat, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is also regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and may work in varying degrees of confined space. The noise level is usually moderate, but may be loud at certain times while working at construction job sites. There may be work related travel.
BrandSafway is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. BrandSafway is also an E-Verify participant.
+ Complete a qualified Job Safety Plan (JSP) that accurately identifies each job task and the associated hazards, risks, and mitigation controls of each.
+ Determine the materials needed for basic and intermediate scaffolds
+ During scaffold dismantling, from the ground, receive materials and place into a rack for transport back to the scaffold yard
+ During scaffold erection, unload and stage materials as directed and pass material to a scaffold crew from the ground
+ Effectively communicate with crew members and supervision
+ Exercise Stop Work Authority when an unsafe conditions are witnessed.
+ Inspect scaffold components for damage and/or defects
+ Lead tool box talks with their crew
+ Maintain a clean and organized jobsite free from any unnecessary hazards associated with the work being performed by a scaffold crew
+ Mentor and develop other members of their scaffold crew
+ Organize and maintain a scaffold yard, including the unloading of racks after the dismantling of a scaffold
+ Perform all assigned duties on a jobsite, as directed by supervision
+ Perform all scaffold erection and dismantle tasks
+ Prepare work site for the erecting and/or dismantling of a scaffold
+ Provide support to a scaffold crew in the erecting and dismantling of a scaffold
+ Utilize scaffold tools while erecting or dismantling a scaffold as part of a crew
+ While utilizing scaffold tools, participate in the erecting and dismantling of a **scaffold which includes, but is not limited to the setting up, leveling and squaring of a scaffold base, attaching bracing, horizontals, ladders, toe boards, swing gates, etc.
Supervisor Responsibilities
+ None
Qualification Requirements
+ At least two years of scaffold experience is preferred
+ High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent
+ Requires good oral communication skills
+ Requires the ability to do basic math
Physical Demands
+ + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, and/or use hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or pull up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of scaffolding equipment, which may include lifting 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of scaffolding above shoulders (6-7 feet) to erect and dismantle scaffolding and to load onto trucks or racks. The employee must also be capable of continuously carrying/wearing harness and work belt weighing 25-50 pounds while erecting and dismantling scaffolding. Must also be capable of climbing onto trailers or trucks and onto racks to secure and move equipment as well as climbing ladders to access scaffolding up to high, precarious places. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The employee must be available at non-traditional hours to complete projects according to contract or job requirements.
The employee regularly works in high, precarious places, is potentially exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust, non-weather heat, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is also regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and may work in varying degrees of confined space. The noise level is usually moderate, but may be loud at certain times while working at construction job sites. There may be work related travel.
BrandSafway is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. BrandSafway is also an E-Verify participant.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024