Scaffolding Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for erecting, disassembling, moving, repairing, maintaining, and daily pre work inspections on scaffolding components and systems.

• Erecting, dismantling, modifying, and repairing scaffolding.
• Carry scaffolding components from staging area to erection location.
• Climb scaffolds and work at heights while adhering to company procedures and protocol while working at heights 100% tie off.
• Determine the maximum intended load carrying capacity of the type of scaffolding being used.
• Use hand and power tools safely and correctly.
• Identify all hazards associated with erecting, dismantling, and modifying scaffolding such as electrical hazards and required working distances from electrical power lines and electrical cabling.
• Determine safe mitigations for dropped objects, and falling from heights.
• Able to properly assemble fall restraint and fall protection systems adhering to OSHA and MSHA's policy's and procedures.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required or ten (10) years Scaffold Builder experience will be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years scaffold building experience.
• Current Competent Scaffold Erector Card/Certificate.
• Must have experience with different types of scaffolding components including but not limited to: Tube and block scaffolding, Safway systems scaffolding, Wedge scaffolding, and Suspended scaffolding.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear, and is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Steel toed boots are required on the job.

 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified.  For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the site, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification . 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.