NCCER Certified Scaffold Builder

Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.SUMMARYBuilds, 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.- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.- Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.- Plan work and select proper tools.- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.- Work at heights without fear.QUALIFICATIONSMay require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Strength:a. Standing 60%Walking 20%Sitting 20%b. Lifting 50 lb.Carrying 40 lb.Pushing 70 ft-lb.Pulling 70 ft-lb.2. Climbing CBalancing C3. Stooping FKneeling OCrouching FCrawling OReaching FHandling CFingering CEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSNP Not PresentO Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)