Scaffold Builder- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL Cogen

About the role

We are currently seeking a Scaffold Builder. This person will construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantle tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required within the Scaffolding craft. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights with no fear.
• Determine type of scaffold needed.
• Inspect job site and all scaffold material for defects and safety hazards.
• Effectively communicate safety hazards and mitigate avoidable hazards prior to construction of scaffolding.
• Transport tubular scaffold or other structural material and erect the scaffold to the dimensions required.
• Hoist scaffolding materials upward in order to erect temporary structure.
• Properly secure and level locking sections of scaffolding material.
• Properly secure scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
• Adhere to all OSHA, site specific and Austin Industrial requirements for the erecting and navigation of the scaffolding.
• Perform final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Dismantle scaffolding when it has been properly communicated to do so.
• Inspect and properly stow scaffolding material after dismantling.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Scaffolding craft.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Physical demands: regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Matching 401K plan
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history as one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. Learn more at www.austin-ind.com.