Main Purpose

To perform scaffolding job functions required and assigned in the fabrication of iron as steel structures per contract/job 

specifications and quality assurance requirements/scaffolding procedures and established ISO-QA/QC program standards.

Essential Functions

• Erects and dismantles scaffolding to provide work platforms on the worksite for temporary work such as painting, repairing welding, or other work required to construct a structure.
• Must do daily inspections. 
• Put system together to support temporary work access. 
• Select materials and fit together steel pipes. 
• Place planks over horizontal bars to create platforms. 
• Check levels in scaffolding structures.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned safely and efficiently. 
• Follow instructions, written and verbal, with little or no supervision.

Physical Requirements

· Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.

· Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.

· Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping: These physical requirements are essential job functions.

· Pushing and Pulling: These physical requirements are essential job functions.

· Reaching, forward, and reaching overhead: These are essential job functions/physical requirements.

· Climbing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.

· Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing: These are all considered normal physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.

· Lifting- Employee should be able to lift up to 25-50 lbs, and 75 lbs on occasion. 

Job Requirements

· Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

· Must be able to pass a background check.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

· 2 years’ experience as a scaffold builder

· Valid TWIC card

Preferred Qualifications 

Highschool diploma or GED.

Tools and Equipment Used

Scaffold builders must know and have previously worked with pliers, hammers, wrenches, lifting devices, safety equipment (belt, harness, etc.), man lifts, and high reach equipment.

Environmental Conditions

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperatures, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. Scaffold builders may also be exposed to fumes (paint, paint thinners, diesel, gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.