Scaffold Builder Leadman - (Freeport, TX) - Austin Industrial

About the role

Scaffold Builder – Leadman – supervises the construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures for Austin Industrial.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights with no fear.
• Determine the type of scaffold needed and properly instruct on how to install it.
• Oversee transport of tubular scaffold or other structural material and erect the scaffold as instructed.
• Hoist scaffolding materials upward to erect the temporary structure.
• Properly secure and level locking sections of scaffolding material.
• Secure scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
• Adhere to all OSHA, site‑specific, and Austin Industrial requirements for erecting and navigating scaffolding.
• Supervise the dismantling of scaffolding when properly communicated.
• Inspect and properly stow scaffolding material after dismantling.
• Perform final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Certification/License: NCCER Scaffold certification and a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: 4 years of journeyman‑level experience.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements.
• Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.