Scaffold Journeyman - Various Locations

This posting is for any Yates Industrial project location that has issued a requisition.Job Summary:A Scaffold Builder positions and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or Yates standards.Overview of Primary Duties:Erecting and dismantling scaffolding; inspecting and sorting scaffolding as required.Load and unload scaffold components and equipment.Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing scaffold components.Use ropes and harnesses or ladders to access scaffolding sites.Using drawings, assemble scaffolding from parts.Bolt or screw sections together.Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of scaffold components using plumb bob, level, or other instruments.Cut, trim, or drill scaffold components for fit using hand and power tools.Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weight and size, facilities, and work schedule.Tear down scaffolding.Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.Fabricate and repair rigging, such as slings, tackle, and ladders, using hand and power tools.Select scaffold component sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.Demonstrate Yates Core Values and PrinciplesFollow Yates Code of ConductSafety Responsibilities and Expectations Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work PracticesReport all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.Participate in workplace inspections.Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.Participate in required and assigned training.Provide suggestions to improve Safety.Present a mature approach to working safely.Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.Qualifications:Level III:Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experienceNCCER Scaffold journeyman certification Level II:Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experienceNCCER Performance Scaffold journeyman verificationOther verified experiences or certifications with scaffold experience Level I:Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related scaffold experienceRequirements:Read ISO's, Blueprints, P&IDsAbility to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independentlyThe degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experiencePersonal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool ListSuccessful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at HeightsPhysical Demands/Essential Job Functions:This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:All weather conditions at varying temperaturesWork at varying elevationsWill work in windy and dusty environmentsModerate to high noise levelsThe project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and toolsAbility to hear bells, whistles, and alarmsRequired to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4 or aboveRequired to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and liftingAbility to talk and hear to communicateWill use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and toolsMust be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral visionAbout Yates ConstructionRanked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.Department: Craft Employment Location: Birmingham, AL