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Scaffold Rigger Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX (NOW HIRING)

Apprentice Pipefitter

Arlington, TX · On-site

$22.75 - $29/hr

... rigging, and hoisting operations using chains, slings, shackles, and other approved equipment ... Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and from ladders, scaffolds, and manlifts at ...

... and rigging experience. • Steam boiler/system maintenance, troubleshooting, service including ... Physical/Work Environment Requirements • Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ...

... and rigging experience. • Steam boiler/system maintenance, troubleshooting, service including ... Physical/Work Environment Requirements • Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ...

Crane signaling and rigging experience. Steam boiler/system maintenance, troubleshooting, service ... Physical/Work Environment Requirements Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps ...

Crane signaling and rigging experience. Steam boiler/system maintenance, troubleshooting, service ... Physical/Work Environment Requirements Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps ...

Crane signaling and rigging experience. Steam boiler/system maintenance, troubleshooting, service ... Physical/Work Environment Requirements Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps ...

Crane signaling and rigging experience. Steam boiler/system maintenance, troubleshooting, service ... Physical/Work Environment Requirements Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps ...

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How much do scaffold rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for scaffold rigger in Grand Prairie, TX is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.83 and $28.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scaffold rigger?

Scaffold Riggers are skilled tradespeople responsible for assembling, dismantling, and securing scaffolding systems used in construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Their work ensures that scaffold structures are safe for workers to use at various heights. Scaffold Riggers follow strict safety protocols, interpret blueprints, and use specialized equipment to build stable work platforms. They also inspect and maintain scaffolding to comply with safety regulations and prevent accidents.

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

To thrive as a Scaffold Rigger, you need strong knowledge of scaffold assembly, safety regulations, and manual handling, often supported by relevant certifications such as OSHA or CISRS. Proficiency with scaffolding systems, rigging equipment, and safety harnesses is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for safe and efficient work on site. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure the structural integrity of scaffolds, minimize accidents, and maintain a safe working environment.

What are some common challenges scaffold riggers face on the job, and how can they be addressed?

Scaffold Riggers often encounter challenges such as working at heights, handling heavy materials, and adapting to varying weather conditions. Ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed and making use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) can mitigate risks. Additionally, clear communication with team members helps coordinate complex lifts and assembly tasks, preventing accidents and ensuring efficiency. Ongoing training and awareness of site-specific hazards are also crucial for overcoming day-to-day challenges in this role.

What is the difference between Scaffold Rigger vs Scaffold Supervisor?

AspectScaffold RiggerScaffold Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA safety training, rigging certificationsOSHA safety training, rigging certifications, supervisory training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settingsConstruction sites, overseeing multiple riggers
Job RoleAssembles, disassembles, and inspects scaffoldingSupervises scaffold installation, enforces safety protocols

While both roles involve working with scaffolding, a Scaffold Rigger focuses on the physical assembly and safety of scaffolding structures, whereas a Scaffold Supervisor oversees the entire scaffolding operation, ensuring safety compliance and coordinating team efforts.

What are scaffold rigger jobs?

A scaffold rigger is responsible for assembling, disassembling, and inspecting scaffolding structures used in construction and maintenance projects. They ensure safety standards are met and often work with tools like hoists and rigging equipment, requiring knowledge of safety protocols and sometimes certifications. The role involves working at heights and in various environmental conditions to support construction activities.

What cities near Grand Prairie, TX are hiring for Scaffold Rigger jobs?

Cities near Grand Prairie, TX with the most Scaffold Rigger job openings:

Infographic showing various Scaffold Rigger job openings in Grand Prairie, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,222 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Painter II - Paint Shop (Evening/ Night shift)

Fort Worth ISD

Fort Worth, TX

$36K - $43K/yr

Full-time, Other

Re-posted 6 days ago


Fort Worth Independent School District rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

471st of 643 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Painter II - Paint Shop
Evening Shift    3:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Reports to: Foreperson - Paint Shop
Multiple Postions
Pay Grade: 803
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $36,112 - $43,491
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt









Position Purpose
Under general supervision, performs skilled brush, roller, and spray painting, and applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the District.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintenance & Repair
 
  • Prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint, filling holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate filler; tapes, floats, and textures walls and ceilings.
  • Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, paint rollers, or other methods to achieve required effects.  Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces. Surfaces include but are not limited to:  interior and exterior walls, glass, plaster, brick, stucco, cement, and wallboard woodwork, and metalwork of buildings and equipment, such as tables, cabinets, rooms, halls, auditoriums, roofs, fences, and playground apparatus.
  • Selects premixed paints or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors, blend, harmonize, and contrast in specified colors and consistencies to be applied to painted or stained surfaces including oil-or vinyl-based paints and other finishes.
  • Erects rigs, scaffolding, swing stages, and extension ladders, or uses hoists to perform tasks above ground level.
  • Picks up and delivers painting supplies to campuses; maintains delivery records.
  • Receives and completes work orders.  Identifies and completes needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment using established inspection procedures.  Maintains accurate records on material and labor used.
  • Maintains inventory of tools and assists with inventory control of materials and equipment.
  • Inspects jobs after completion and ensures areas are clean.
 
Safety
 
  • Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
  • Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
  • Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade.
  • Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and precautionary measures to be observed.
  • Knowledge of brush, roller, and spray painting practices, processes, tools, and materials.
  • Knowledge of methods of application of various paints and finishes to a variety of materials.
  • Knowledge of methods of preparing various surfaces for painting or finishing.
  • Knowledge of safety precautions required in the handling and storage of painting materials.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to erecting and working on ladders, swing stages, rigging, and scaffolds.
  • Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
  • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Ability to properly apply paints.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work at various heights.
  • Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), work orders, and instructions from superiors.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
  • Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard carpentry equipment including small hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments; light truck or van.
  • Posture:  Prolonged standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion:  Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; frequent repetitive hand motions, including grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
  • Lifting:  Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
  • Environment:  Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; poor ventilation and poor lighting; works around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; works at various heights; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.
  • Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
  • Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
  • Certification/License:  Clear and valid Texas Driver's License.
  • Experience: 3 years' experience as a painter.
  • Additional Requirements:  Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties.  The FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.
 
INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
 
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
  • Driving and accident record:
Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm
  • NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
    • moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
    • failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
    • equipment violations.
  • NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
  • NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
  • NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
  • NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
  • NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
  • NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
  • NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
  • NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
  • NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
  • NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
  • Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 


































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