Job Description

Main Purpose:

The Scaffold Builder safely erects and dismantles scaffolding to provide temporary work access for structures.

Essential Functions:

• Erects and dismantles scaffolding to provide work platforms on the worksite for temporary work such as painting, repairing welding, or other work required to construct a structure
• Loading, unloading, and organizing scaffolding materials
• Regularly inspecting and maintaining scaffolding equipment to ensure it is in good working condition
• Uses various hand tools
• Select materials and fit together steel pipes
• Place planks over horizontal bars to create platforms
• Check levels in scaffolding structure
• Identifying potential safety hazards and taking necessary precautions to mitigate risks
• Ensuring scaffolding is stable and safe for use by other workers
• Follow instructions, written and verbal, with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Reaching, forward and overhead
• Climbing
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years experience as a scaffold builder
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work day or night shift on a 7 day, 12 hour schedule
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• Highschool diploma or GED

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Pliers, hammers, wrenches, lifting devices, safety equipment (belt, harness, etc.), man lifts and high reach equipment

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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