Scaffold Helper

Helpers

Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Summary

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

Responsibilities

Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools. Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure. Inspect base surface for obstructions. Loads, transports and unloads material. Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber. Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes. Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars. Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications. Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls. Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying. Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways. Sets and braces anchor bolts. May rig materials. Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.