Scaffolder – JM

SUMMARY: :
A Scaffolders’ duties may vary from site to site, however, the main responsibilities of a Scaffolder are to erect temporary work platforms using steel pipes, support braces and clamps with a high standard of workmanship using a variety of tools. Scaffolders work both indoors and outdoors, year-round in commercial and industrial settings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: :

• • Apprenticeship level ticket
• • CSTS, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, Confined Space, Common Safety Orientation
• • Must be local to Medicine Hat Area
• Must be able to work for 8 hours at a time in an environment where temperatures may reach from 0 to 60° C, both indoors and outdoors in the sun.
• Work in an environment in which vibrations and noise are moderate to severe and noise level may require the wearing of hearing protection devices.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding at extreme heights.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds often and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Maintain footing on surfaces which are sometimes slippery.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and feel objects; and coordinate well the use of hands or fingers and eyes.
• Must be able to supply a negative Drug & Alcohol Pre-Access test.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: :

• Must comply with all safety regulations of Soogadin Field Services
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with Contractor specifications and/or as directed by the Contractor’s representative.
• Ensures they are following the applicable Site/Contractor’s Safety Procedures and safety requirements.
• Assures that the proper materials, tools, and equipment is being used for the specified tasks.
• Reads specifications, such as blueprints and data, to determine requirements.
• Able to install steel pipes, support braces, and clamps to form bases for scaffolds.
• Able to dismantle scaffold upon job completion.
• Can identify the type of scaffolding material to be used for the job (frame, tube & clamp, system).
• Able to thoroughly describe scaffolding materials.
  • Sort and organize material
• Able to count and place orders for material
• Required to complete safety paperwork such as FLRA’s, Start Cards, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.