Austin Industrial is a leader in providing top-notch maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to prominent industrial firms across the United States. With over 60 years of experience, we deliver comprehensive solutions to clients in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, food production, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. Our dedicated team of 4,000 employee-owners utilizes cutting-edge technology and streamlined processes to enhance safety, productivity, profitability, and cost-effectiveness.

Position: Scaffold Builder

The Scaffold Builder position offers a chance to engage in the construction, assembly, maintenance, and disassembly of tubular scaffolding and other temporary structures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the type of scaffold required for specific tasks.
• Conduct thorough inspections of job sites and all scaffold materials for defects and safety risks.
• Communicate safety concerns effectively and take proactive measures to mitigate hazards before scaffold construction begins.
• Transport tubular scaffolding and related materials, erecting them according to specified dimensions.
• Lift scaffolding materials to construct temporary structures.
• Ensure proper securing and leveling of scaffold sections.
• Stabilize scaffolding by securing it to permanent structures.
• Comply with all OSHA regulations, site-specific guidelines, and Austin Industrial protocols for scaffold erection and navigation.
• Perform final inspections of completed scaffolding.
• Dismantle scaffolding upon receiving proper communication.
• Inspect and store scaffolding materials appropriately after disassembly.
• Be prepared to work while wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to rain gear, chemical protective clothing, respirators, safety harnesses, fire-resistant coveralls, hard hats, ear protection, and safety glasses.
• Maintain full mobility in both upper and lower body, capable of reaching overhead and working in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: No minimum educational requirements.

Experience: 2-3 years of experience as a Journeyman Scaffold Builder is required.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screening and background check as a condition of employment.

We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with a matching 401K plan.