Scaffold Builder

Job Title: Entry-Level Traveling Scaffold Builder / Scaffold Erector

Job Description

This full-time traveling role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a specialized trade as a Scaffold Builder / Scaffold Erector. You will travel to commercial and industrial construction sites across Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia to assist with the erection, dismantling, repair, and maintenance of scaffolding systems. Candidates with general construction, labor, carpentry, roofing, warehouse, landscaping, manufacturing, or industrial experience are encouraged to apply, and motivated individuals without scaffold experience will receive comprehensive training in safe scaffold erection techniques and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, erect, and dismantle scaffolding systems in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Repair, modify, and maintain existing scaffold structures to ensure stability, safety, and proper functionality.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize scaffold materials, components, and equipment on job sites and in staging areas.
• Assist with the installation of platforms, guardrails, ladders, and fall protection systems as part of complete scaffold assemblies.
• Perform work safely at elevated heights and in various outdoor weather conditions, maintaining awareness of surroundings and potential hazards.
• Inspect scaffold components regularly for damage, wear, or defects and report issues promptly to ensure safe use.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company policies, and site-specific safety procedures at all times while on the job.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper storage of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Use hand and power tools proficiently and safely for scaffold assembly, modification, and related construction tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints or layout drawings to assist in planning and building scaffold structures that meet project requirements.
• Work effectively as part of a team, communicating clearly and supporting coworkers to complete projects on schedule.
• Travel to job sites throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, including frequent and sometimes extended overnight stays as project needs require.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch while working on scaffolds and in construction environments.
• Work at elevated heights for extended periods, maintaining focus and adherence to all fall protection practices.
• Carry out tasks in both indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial construction environments, adapting to changing conditions.

Essential Skills

• Comfort working at heights and climbing ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Capability to frequently climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch while performing job duties.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing and sometimes challenging weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and consistent attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn scaffold erection techniques, safety standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or basic construction drawings.
• Comfort traveling extensively throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, including overnight stays.
• Valid drivers license preferred to support travel requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in both indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial environments.
• Commitment to following OSHA safety regulations and site-specific safety procedures.
• Dexterity and good manual coordination for assembling and adjusting scaffold components.
• Previous experience in construction, general labor, carpentry, roofing, warehouse operations, landscaping, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
• Previous experience building, dismantling, repairing, or working around scaffolding is a strong plus.
• Not afraid of working at heights and comfortable on elevated platforms and scaffolds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction safety training is highly valued.
• Fall protection training and familiarity with fall protection systems are beneficial.
• Experience with commercial construction, framing, and general construction tasks is an advantage.
• Experience using power tools and hand tools in a construction or industrial setting.
• Experience erecting or dismantling scaffolding is a bonus.
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow into a long-term career in construction and scaffold building.
• Experience in blueprint reading and blueprint interpretation is helpful.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively on job sites.
• Willingness to travel throughout the week and adapt to varying project schedules.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values safety, hard work, and professional growth, with structured training, mentorship, and clear opportunities for advancement. The role offers the chance to move into a permanent position after a period of successful performance and provides opportunities for raises as you develop your skills and take on greater responsibility. You will gain hands-on experience across diverse industrial and commercial projects, building a specialized trade and a long-term career path in construction while working with supportive colleagues who invest in your development.

Work Environment

You will work primarily on industrial and commercial construction sites across Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and physically demanding, with frequent work at elevated heights on scaffolds and exposure to changing outdoor weather conditions. You will use a variety of hand and power tools, handle scaffold materials and components, and operate within active construction areas that require strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and site-specific safety procedures. Travel is a regular part of the role, often throughout the week and including overnight stays, and you will collaborate closely with a field-based team in a professional construction setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.