Rope Access Paint Leadman (Freeport, TX) - Austin Industrial

About the role

Austin Industrial, Inc. seeks an experienced Rope Access Level 2 based in Houston, Texas. This position requires current SPRAT/IRATA Certification (Level I, II or III), a Driver's License, and a TWIC Card. It is a maintenance position working 4x10s plus occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Execute rope access techniques to safely reach work areas for inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to perform tasks such as welding, rigging, and heavy equipment operation.
• Conduct thorough inspections of equipment and structures to identify any issues that require attention.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure all safety protocols are followed during operations.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition, ensuring they are always ready for use.
• Document work performed and report any significant findings or concerns to supervisors.
• Drive trucks or operate forklifts as needed to transport materials or equipment on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools relevant to the construction and maintenance industries.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience in welding and rigging practices is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment operation is a plus.
• Must have experience with drilling and earth stabilization projects.
• Previous experience working on construction sites or geotechnical stabilization environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.