Scaffold Foreman

About the Role

Sunbelt Rentals is hiring a Scaffold Foreman (E&D Foreman 1) to guide job site execution in the Greater Birmingham, AL area. This is a hands-on crew leadership role with the fastest-growing rental business in North America.

Why Join Sunbelt Rentals in Bessemer

• Local Focus: Work on local projects and build your career in the Atlanta metro area
• Career Growth: Clear progression paths to advance into senior supervisor and manager roles over time
• Strong Team Culture: Lead skilled carpenters and builders on key regional commercial and industrial sites with competitive pay and year-round work

What You'll Do

• Crew Leadership: Direct and supervise a crew (or up to 3 lead carpenters and their teams) to safely erect and dismantle various types of complex scaffolding systems
• Hands-On & Field Execution: Serve as an active leader on site—working with your tools when needed while ensuring jobs are completed safely and on schedule
• Site Documentation & Planning: Perform daily JSAs, safety plans, scaffold inspection checklists, delivery/pickup tickets, and extra work authorizations under the guidance of the Field Supervisor
• Mentorship: Coach and develop scaffold lead carpenters and helpers to help them hone their skills and grow within the company

Location Requirement

This position is based on-site at our Bessemer branch (35020) with daily travel to local project sites across the metro area. Candidates must currently live in or around Greater Birmingham. Relocation assistance, housing stipends, and visa sponsorship are not provided for this role. Non-local applicants requiring relocation will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Scaffold E&D Lead Carpenter or approved equivalent scaffolding experience
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of OSHA scaffolding regulations and various scaffold material systems and load limits
• Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, valid driver's license, ability to work comfortably at heights, and physical ability to lift 40+ lbs regularly
• Bonus Skills: Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish)

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.

Paid Time Off

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day