Scaffold - Local Helper/laborer Lake Charles

Scaffold - Local Helper/laborer Lake Charles Sulphur, LA Posted 12 days ago Description of Essential Duties Actively participate in BrandSafway's Employee Intervention System (EIS). During scaffold dismantling, from an elevated position, receive materials and pass them as part of a daisy chain (chain line) During scaffold dismantling, from the ground, receive materials and place into a rack for transport back to the scaffold yard During scaffold erection, pass materials to a scaffold crew from an elevated position During scaffold erection, unload and stage materials as directed and pass material to a scaffold crew from the ground Effectively communicate with crew members and supervision Exercise Stop Work Authority when an unsafe conditions are witnessed. Inspect scaffold components for damage and/or defects Maintain a clean and organized jobsite free from any unnecessary hazards associated with the work being performed by a scaffold crew Organize and maintain a scaffold yard, including the unloading of racks after the dismantling of a scaffold Participate in the Job Safety Planning (JSP) process Perform all assigned duties on a jobsite, as directed by supervision Provide support to a scaffold crew in the erecting and dismantling of a scaffold Utilize scaffold tools while erecting or dismantling a scaffold as part of a crew Supervisor Responsibilities None Qualification Requirements At least six months of scaffolding experience is preferred Basic oral communication skills are required High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent The ability to do basic math is desired Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, and/or use hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or pull up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of scaffolding equipment, which may include lifting 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of scaffolding above shoulders (6-7 feet) to erect and dismantle scaffolding and to load onto trucks or racks. The employee must also be capable of continuously carrying/wearing harness and work belt weighing 25-50 pounds while erecting and dismantling scaffolding. Must also be capable of climbing onto trailers or trucks and onto racks to secure and move equipment as well as climbing ladders to access scaffolding up to high, precarious places. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The employee must be available at non-traditional hours to complete projects according to contract or job requirements. The employee regularly works in high, precarious places, is potentially exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust, non-weather heat, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is also regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and may work in varying degrees of confined space. The noise level is usually moderate, but may be loud at certain times while working at construction job sites. There may be work related travel. BrandSafway is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. BrandSafway is also an E-Verify participant.