Steelworker Journeyman Job Description

Job Summary:

At Scull Construction, a steelworker journeyman is responsible for raising, placing, and uniting iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form structural frameworks. The position's skill set is always increasing by working with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in this region.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Insulating, sheeting, and watertight trim work
• Able to be trained to run a gas saw, Bobcat, and forklift
• Be dependable to your team: You work as a team and progress as a team

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks, duties, and responsibilities
• Pay attention to job details to provide an acceptable uniform product
• Identify and communicate any job site hazards
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment and manual/power tools. Do not operate any equipment or tools that you have not been trained to use properly
• Keep all tools in good, clean, and operating order
• Demonstrate and promote safety and proper housekeeping on all job sites
• Display a positive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers
• Be ready to help with any task, even if it is below your skill level
• Take direction and accomplish duties outlined by your supervisor and ask questions when you do not understand the task
• Be responsible for working unsupervised for periods of time and complete work as directed
• Ability to instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers in a positive and encouraging manner

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing
• Must have personal transportation to and from job sites, including out-of-town work
• Must arrive on time to job site fit for duty for required shift and have personal protective equipment (PPE) and necessary tools with you.
• Attend all safety meetings and maintain safe job site practices following company policy
• Wear and maintain PPE as directed by supervisor and safety team, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, and high visibility vests
• Willingness to travel out-of-town
• Work overtime as required, including some weekends
• Maintain acceptable personal hygiene
• Dress appropriately for winter working conditions

Required Tools:

Must have required tools listed below within 30 days of hire and bring them with you to the job site as needed:

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds regularly throughout the work shift
• Must be able to work at heights over 10 feet
• Must be physically able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and overtime as needed
• Must be able to stand and kneel for long periods, work on your knees, lift heavy materials, perform strenuous tasks, and work outdoors in high heat and cold weather conditions

Disclaimer

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Scull Construction Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.