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Scaffolding Builder

Norfolk, VA 23523

Posted: 10/03/2025 Industry: Ship Repair / Shipyard Job Number: 51104076 Pay Rate: $23-25 / hour

Job Description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Scaffolding Builder in Norfolk Virginia! 
 
Qualifications:
  • Must have minimum of 1 year of scaffold building experience; marine or industrial setting preferred.
  • Must be eligible to obtain DBIDS
  • Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in adverse weather conditions.
  • Experience with environmental containment installation is preferred
Job Duties entail but are not limited to:
  • Erect, modify, and dismantle scaffold systems (tube & clamp, system scaffold, etc.) aboard ships, barges, dry docks, tanks, and offshore structures.
  • Build scaffolds in confined spaces, narrow passageways, and around irregular or uneven marine surfaces.
  • Interpret and follow engineered drawings, load ratings, and site-specific scaffold requirements.
  • Secure and tag scaffolds for inspection and usage, especially in high-risk work zones (hot work areas, tanks, elevated spaces).
  • Perform daily scaffold inspections, maintenance, and documentation to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Install and remove environmental containment systems (shrink wrap, tarps, poly sheeting, etc.) to support blasting, painting, or hazardous material abatement.
  • Work with negative air systems, dehumidifiers, and climate control equipment within enclosed marine spaces.
  • Handle rigging, hoisting, and staging of scaffold materials in shipyard and dockside conditions.
Schedule:
  • Monday-Saturday 7am-4:30pm 
Pay:
  • $23-$25 per hour based on experience
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