What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scaffold Builder position at United Rentals Life?
- _Great company. Great people. Great opportunities._**
As a Scaffolding Tech I, Erect & Dismantle, (E&D), you'll use your skills to set up and dismantle scaffold, swing stage, or mast climber to provide customers access to specific portions of a building. You will work as a member of both the erection/dismantling and ground crew. You will also build and dismantle under the guidance of a Scaffold Tech II/Operations Supervisor and in accordance with company policies, manufacturer's guidelines, and OSHA standards. Your strong work ethic, reliability, safety conscience, and positive attitude will make you an asset to our branch and entire organization.
What You'll Do
- Under direct supervision, perform manual and maintenance tasks in a safe and professional manner
- Set scaffold base and anchors, install cross braces, guardrails, toe boards, verticals, horizontals, mast sections, swing material using various hand and portable power tools including and not limited to banding equipment, hammers, ratchets, power drills, and hammer drills
- Mobilize scaffold/swing/mast climber from ground to erect location and vice versa for dismantle of builds.
- Assist drivers with loading and off-loading of material
- Adhere to safe work practices and procedures so that the job site and/or equipment yard/facilities is free of potential hazards
- Ability to record inventory of equipment on delivery and pick up
- Maintain clean housekeeping on projects and at branch
- Use of fall protection in accordance to OSHA regulations
- Recognize safety concerns; work in a safe manner
- Communicate safety concerns with supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Active applicable state class driver's license
- Basic knowledge of tools
- Strong teamwork and customer service skills
- Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
- Some weekend work will be required
- Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs., and seldom lifting up to 75 lbs.
_ **Why join us?** _
Benefits
We don't just “talk the talk!” We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
- Paid Parental Leave
- United Compassion Fund
- Employee Discount Program
- Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
- Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
- Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
- Paid Sick Leave
- An inclusive and welcoming culture
United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.
_ **United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.** _