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 Duties:

• Erects and dismantles scaffolding to provide safe work platforms.
• Fits together steel pipe, support braces, and clamps.
• Lifts and positions scaffolding, bolts pipe, and places planks.
• Uses various hand tools.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the foreman.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with operating procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 overhead 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 - Between 10 and 25lbs. according to the material used.

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.
• TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• Highschool diploma or GED.

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

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.

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.