SPI Scaffold

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking an experienced SPI Scaffold Builder.

Position Summary

Industrial SPI Scaffold craftpersons will build, modify, and demolish scaffold from various heights. The position will also be required to communicate and interact with customers and clients as to various needs when building scaffolds.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, or building plans
• Must possess all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for position - see below
• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a Scaffolding project
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site

Position Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications
• Must be able to work at heights from ladders or scaffolds safely, using appropriate fall protection when applicable
• Clean up work areas
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)

Required Qualifications:

• FOREMAN: Must have 4+ years working as a Scaffold Foreman on an industrial construction project
• LEADMAN: Must have 2+ years working as a Scaffold Leadman on an industrial construction project
• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
• 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
  • 7/8" Scaffold Wrench
  • Wire Cutter
  • Torpedo Level
  • Steel Mill Head Hammer
  • Tape Measure
  • Carpenter Belt
  • 7/8" Scaffold Ratchet
  • Safety Toed Boots
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• Former experience of working with RCI
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification as an Industrial Journeyman Scaffold Builder
• Formal/Technical education
• Experience working with scaffold, painting, and insulation (SPI)

Reporting To:

• This role does not have any direct reports; however the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions
• The role 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, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• May work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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