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Scaffold Builder I

Zachry Group
Belle Chasse, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
Position Summary 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Industrial Journeyman Scaffold Builders will construct, dismantle, and repair wooden and metal scaffolds and auxiliary structures related to scaffold .

Qualification Highlights

  • Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
  • Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
  • Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on Scaffolding.
  • Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
  • Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations.
  • Must have all required tools.
  • Must have reliable transportation.


Position Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Identify all tools required for tasks.
  • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
  • The measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
  • Construct, re-enforce and dismantle pre-constructed Scaffolds.
  • Build and construct wooden Scaffolds and auxiliary items.
  • Work on miscellaneous construction projects such as but not limited to building decks and steps, building bulletin boards, and building any additional wooden structures.     
  • Clean up /housekeeping of work areas.


Required Qualifications 

  • Must have 4 years working as a Scaffold Builder or Scaffold Builder Helper on an industrial construction project.
  • Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
  • Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic building techniques and form construction.
  • Must be able to computer basic arithmetic functions.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed     
  • Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
  • Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
  • Must have required tools.


Preferred Additional Qualifications

  • Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
  • Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
  • National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
  • Formal/Technical education.
  • Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.


Reporting to :

This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Physical Requirements

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.  
  • Will talk and hear to communicate.  
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.  
  • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.  
  • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat , safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.  

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