JVIC- Scaffold Builder TA

Position Summary 

Industrial Journeyman Scaffold Builders will construct, dismantle, and repair wooden and metal scaffolds and auxiliary structures related to scaffold.

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.

• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).

• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on Scaffolding.

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

• Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations.

• Must have all required tools.

• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

• Identify all tools required for tasks.

• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

• The measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.

• Construct, re-enforce and dismantle pre-constructed Scaffolds.

• Build and construct wooden Scaffolds and auxiliary items.

• Work on miscellaneous construction projects such as but not limited to building decks and steps, building bulletin boards, and building any additional wooden structures.

• Clean up/housekeeping of work areas.

Reporting to:

• This position does not have any direct reports; however the position will work closely with and oversee helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 
• Required Tools: list to be provided.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Must have 4+ years working as a Scaffold Builder or Scaffold Builder Helper on an industrial construction project.

• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.

• Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic building techniques and form construction.

• Must be able to computer basic arithmetic functions.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed

• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.

• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.

• Must have required tools.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current JVIC/Zachry or JVIC/Zachry ROF’ed employee.

• Former experience working with JVIC (a Zachry Group company)

• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.

• Formal/Technical education.

• Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.

JVIC ( a Zachry Group company)  is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.