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Aerotek
Charlotte, NC (In Person)
$37,440 Salary, Full-Time
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Yard Associate / Scaffold Builder Laborer Job Description This role starts as a Yard Associate supporting a busy scaffolding operation and offers a clear path to transition into a traveling Scaffold Builder role. You will work in a large, open yard and on construction sites, handling scaffold materials, loading and unloading trucks, and assisting with the assembly and dismantling of scaffolding structures across the Charlotte area. The position is hands-on, physically active, and primarily outdoors, providing an opportunity to build a long-term career in the scaffolding and construction industry. Responsibilities Station and retrieve scaffolding equipment and materials on the company's yard and property. Sort, organize, and stage scaffold materials in the yard to support daily operations. Load and unload company trucks with scaffold components for carpenters and forepersons. Take inventory of scaffold materials in the yard and report shortages or issues. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard work area. Assist carpenters and forepersons by preparing materials for upcoming jobs. Once transitioned to the traveling team, help set up job sites each morning for scaffold building activities. Assist with building and erecting scaffolding structures on various construction sites. Move scaffold materials and components around job sites safely and efficiently. Support the foreperson with additional on-site duties as assigned. Travel across the Charlotte area to different job sites as part of the scaffold crew. Act as a helper to scaffold builders by assisting with dismantling scaffolding structures. Use hand tools, including hammers, to assemble scaffold systems while working outdoors. Load company trucks on-site after jobs, ensuring all scaffold components are accounted for. Assist the foreperson in safely building and dismantling scaffold units that are rented out to commercial clients. Wear and use a safety harness when working at heights, starting up to 10 feet and, after the initial period, at greater heights as certified. Progress toward certification as a scaffold carpenter after the initial 90-day period, enabling work at heights up to approximately 120 feet. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines related to working at heights, using tools, and operating in active construction environments. Essential Skills Ability to perform physically demanding general labor, including heavy lifting and prolonged standing and walking. Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions on construction sites and in yard environments. Basic experience with hand tools, such as hammers and tape measures. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn how to assemble and dismantle scaffolding systems. Willingness and ability to travel across the Charlotte area to different job sites. Comfort working at heights, with the ability to progress to working up to approximately 120 feet after training and certification. Capability to load and unload trucks safely and efficiently. Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic in a production and construction environment. Ability to follow safety instructions and use required personal protective equipment, including harnesses when applicable. Additional Skills & Qualifications Any prior experience in construction, carpentry, framing, roofing, demolition, or commercial construction is a plus. Experience with landscaping, yard work, or other outdoor labor is beneficial. Familiarity with power tools and additional hand tools is an advantage. Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately. Previous experience in general labor or production environments is helpful. Interest in pursuing certification as a scaffold carpenter and building a long-term career in the scaffolding industry. Why Work Here? You will join a well-established industry leader that invests in long-term career growth and promotes from within, with many leaders having started in entry-level roles. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid vacation, sick time, inclusion holidays, and bereavement leave. You can participate in profit-sharing bonuses and enjoy seven paid holidays, plus additional half days around major holidays. An interactive rewards program allows you to earn points for gifts through health and participation challenges, and there are tool and steel-toe allowance programs once you are direct. Even while on a contract-to-hire path, you receive mileage compensation for travel, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for building a stable and progressive career. Work Environment You will work primarily outdoors on active construction sites and in a large scaffolding yard. The yard is one of the largest divisions, featuring an open facility of up to approximately 70,000 square feet. The work involves frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of scaffold materials in an environment that can be dusty, noisy, and exposed to the elements. You will also have access to a large two-story indoor facility with break rooms, water coolers, and vending machines for rest and meals. The role requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear and, when applicable, a safety harness for work at heights. Hours follow typical construction schedules, with travel across the Charlotte area to various job sites as part of the regular workday. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.