What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scaffold Builder - DFW position at MDM Scaffolding Services LLC?
The E&D Scaffold Builder is responsible for safely completing the installation and dismantling assignments in accordance with MDM Scaffolding safety guidelines, ANSA, federal, state, and local laws.
Main Responsibilities:
- Banding of equipment for loading and unloading trucks, staging and mobilization, setting scaffold bases and framing, installing and dismantling scaffolding, tying off scaffolding equipment, hoisting of equipment, and climbing ladders to access scaffolding.
- While performing the tasks, the scaffold builder must always be cognizant of installation and dismantling sequencing, project specifications (good understanding of customers' need for building access), and all applicable safety guidelines.
- Maintain a safe work site, free of safety hazards by monitoring compliance with safety program requirements. Document and/or communicate safety concerns to appropriate parties.
- Communicate and listen effectively with coworkers, general superintendents, and possibly customers
- May perform administrative duties such as yard and job site inventory, safety meetings, payroll time-tracking, return tickets, change orders, time and material tickets, bill of materials, the reading of blueprints, and other job site paperwork as assigned both accurately and neatly.
- May also be required to operate company vehicles which may require an active/valid driver’s license (CDL if applicable) DOT Medical Card, DOT driver file, and more specific drug & alcohol testing requirements
Requirements
Requires at least 3 years of scaffold experience in commercial or industrial markets.
- Requires experience using forklift, hammer, pry-bar, banding tools, power tools (i.e. drill motor, screw guns)
- Requires good oral communication skills
- Requires the ability to present a clean and professional image
- Must be available at non-traditional hours to complete projects according to contract or job requirement
- Requires the ability to do basic math
- Scaffold experience in the commercial or industrial markets is desirable
- Education generally equivalent to a High School diploma is desirable
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Frequently stand, and/or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- 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.
- Capable of continuously carrying/wearing harness and work belt weighing 25-50 pounds while installing and dismantling scaffolding.
- Able to climb 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.