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The Brock Group

Leadman - Scaffold

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times. LADDERS - Using vertical ...

The Brock Group

Leadman - Scaffold

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times. LADDERS - Using vertical ...

The Brock Group

Leadman - Scaffold

Lima, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times. LADDERS - Using vertical ...

The Brock Group

Leadman - Scaffold

Three Rivers, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $26.25/hr

CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times. LADDERS - Using vertical ...

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How much do scaffold leadman jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for scaffold leadman in the United States is $19.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Scaffold Leadman, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scaffold Leadman, you need expertise in scaffold assembly and dismantling, a solid understanding of safety regulations, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scaffolding systems, fall protection equipment, and OSHA certification are typically required. Leadership, strong communication, and attention to detail are vital soft skills for supervising crews and ensuring safety compliance. These skills and qualities are crucial to maintain safe worksites, efficient project execution, and effective team coordination.

What are some common challenges a Scaffold Leadman faces when coordinating with other trades on a construction site?

A Scaffold Leadman often encounters challenges when scheduling scaffold erection or dismantling to align with the needs of various trades, such as electricians or painters, who may require access at different times. Effective coordination is essential to minimize downtime and ensure safety standards are maintained. The Leadman must communicate clearly, adapt to changing site priorities, and resolve conflicts between teams, all while keeping projects on schedule and within safety guidelines.

What are Scaffold Leadmen?

A Scaffold Leadman is a skilled construction professional responsible for overseeing the assembly, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding structures on job sites. They supervise a team of scaffolders, ensuring that all work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations. Scaffold Leadmen coordinate with site managers, inspect scaffolding for stability, and provide training to crew members. Their role is crucial for maintaining safety standards and ensuring that scaffolding supports construction activities effectively.

What is the difference between Scaffold Leadman vs Scaffold Supervisor?

AspectScaffold LeadmanScaffold Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA 10/30, OSHA 500 (preferred)OSHA 10/30, OSHA 500 (preferred)
Work EnvironmentOn-site, active construction sitesOn-site, active construction sites
ResponsibilitiesLeading scaffold crews, ensuring safety, installing scaffoldingOverseeing multiple scaffold crews, planning, safety compliance

The Scaffold Leadman primarily focuses on leading and assisting scaffold crews with installation and safety, while the Scaffold Supervisor manages multiple crews, plans projects, and ensures overall safety compliance. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but differ in scope and leadership level.

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Scaffold Leadman (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industrial

Scaffold Leadman (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Raod, LP

La Porte, TX

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Austin Industries rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 77 rated construction

Job description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Scaffold Lead - 

This person will assist in the construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work at heights with no fear.
  • Has basic hand tools to bring to site.
  • Determines type of scaffold needed.
  • Transports tubular scaffold or other structural material and erects the scaffold as instructed by the scaffold builder.
  • Hoists scaffolding materials upward in order to erect temporary structure.
  • Properly secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding material.
  • Properly secures scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
  • Adheres to all OSHA, site specific and Austin Industrial requirements for the erecting and navigation of the scaffolding.
  • Dismantles scaffolding when it has been properly communicated to do so.
  • Inspects and properly stows scaffolding material after dismantling.
  • Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 1-2 years’ experience in a Scaffolding preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

  • This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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  • If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.

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