Employment

Jobs available as of 10/1/07

SCAFFOLD ERECTOR :
A scaffold erector installs & dismantles scaffolding to provide access to interiors or exteriors of new or existing structures, for constructing, painting, repairing, and maintenance.
Tasks & Duties
A scaffold erector checks the site conditions and installs scaffolding systems in a safe and orderly manner. The erector is responsible for loading and unloading the scaffolding from the truck, assembling scaffold components, which includes scaffold framing, scaffold planking, access ladders and guard railing. It is also the responsibility of the erector to execute all necessary safety and inventory documentation. A Class B drivers license that is free of citations is preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
Scaffold Erectors need to be well organized and be able to follow instruction in order to erect scaffolding safely and correctly. They also need to have a good eye for detail and the ability to identify potential hazards such as overhead power lines, fall hazards, etc. Non experienced Scaffold Erectors need to know about erection procedures and safety regulations. They also need to know about scaffolding components and materials, the use and care of equipment and how to interpret building plans and diagrams. WSDL required.
Personal Qualities
Scaffold Erectors must be safety-conscious, careful, responsible, accurate and practical. It is also important that they are accustom to working at heights. Drugs use is prohibited unless under the supervision of a doctor.
Physical Requirements
Scaffold Erectors need to be fit and healthy, and have a good sense of balance.
Job Training
Training is available for the non experienced. This training is in the form of written material and exams. Scaffold Erectors can gain experience and refine their skills on the job and are compensated for their safety and expertise.
Work Places and Travel
Scaffold Erectors work indoors and outdoors erecting scaffolding in such places it is necessary to access areas to be newly built or renovated, where the access of these areas are not easily accessed by other methods, such as with ladders or aerial man lifts. They also erect scaffolding inside places such as halls and public venues for stages or bleacher seating. Erectors travel to various work sites and may travel out of town overnight.
Workplace Conditions
Scaffold Erectors work under various conditions at heights in all weather conditions. Scaffold erectors generally work in small groups of 2 or3 and have contact with clients and other professionals such as builders, engineers and painters. Erectors work under the supervision of a supervisor.
Hours
Scaffold Erectors usually work regular 40 hour weeks. Occasionally, they may work evenings and weekends.

WAREHOUSE & YARD MAINTENANCE : (no positions available at this time)
Maintain Warehouse and Yard.
Tasks & Duties
This position requires the employee to maintain the yard and equipment in good working condition and stored neatly. Forklift operation is required as well as to operate small power tools such as drills, cut off saws and brooms. Must be able to execute rental and sales agreements.
Personal Qualities
Employees must be courteous with customers and must be accurate with inventory documents.
Skills & Knowledge
WSDL
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, occasionally.
Hours
Regular 40 hour weeks. Occasionally, work evenings and weekends.
Drivers: (no positions available at this time)
Deliver orders to jobsites on medium size trucks. Maintain good driving record.
Tasks & Duties
Deliver inventory to jobsites. Executive delivery rental or sales agreement.
Personal Qualities
Employees must be courteous with customers and must be accurate with inventory documents.
Skills & Knowledge
Class A, B or C drivers license. Operate forklift to load orders.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, occasionally.
Hours
Regular 40 hour weeks. Occasionally, work evenings and weekends.
Inquiries
Send resume to the attention of the Scaffold Erection Supervisor at : email@bergscaffold .com or mail to 2130 East "D" St, Tacoma WA, 98421