Demond Traylor Sr
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic Scaffold General Foreman with extensive experience at Vulcan Industrial Contractors, excelling in scaffold inspections and OSHA compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance safety practices, and maintain strong client relationships. Skilled in load calculations and effective communication, ensuring project success and a secure work environment. Highly skilled General Foreman, foreman, and Scaffold builder with over 12 years of experience, 8 years leading scaffold crews in industrial, commerical, and refinery environments. Enforcing safety standards and planning daily operations. Strong team leader with excellent communication, problem-solving, and hazard-mitigation skills. Strong background in risk assessment, incident investigation, safety documentation, and employee engagement. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to hazard prevention in industrial, construction, and manufacturing environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
BVCI
07.2025 - Current
- Assembled scaffolding systems according to safety guidelines and project specifications.
- Assisted in the installation and dismantling of scaffolding structures on various job sites.
- Learned proper use of tools such as wrenches, levels, and braces for scaffold building tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment during scaffold operations.
- Built, modified, and dismantles scaffold types including tube & clamp, systems, suspended, rolling, cantilever, and confined space
- Assisted the foreman in preparing material lists and coordinating work.
- Worked in high-risk areas such as refineries, petrochemical units, boilers, towers, and elevated platforms.
- Performed daily toolbox talks and supported safety inspections.
Bus Operator
Atlanta Public School System
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely student transportation and adherence to safety regulations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational readiness and compliance with district standards.
- Assisted in developing efficient routes to optimize travel time and enhance service delivery for students.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school personnel to address transportation queries and concerns.
- Pre-Trip and post trip inspection daily
Scaffold Foreman
PCI
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Supervised scaffold erection and dismantling processes to ensure safety compliance.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and enhance productivity on job sites.
- Trained and mentored new crew members on scaffold safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular inspections of scaffolding systems to identify safety hazards and compliance issues.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, elevation drawings, and load requirements.
• Ensured proper anchoring, bracing, leveling, and load-bearing support.
Scaffold General Foreman/Scaffold Builder
Vulcan Industrial Contractors
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Supervise scaffold crews working to complete all scaffold builds, modifications, and tear-downs according to engineered specifications and site requirements.
- Coordinate daily work plans, manpower assignments, and job sequencing to ensure efficiency and meet production deadlines.
- Conduct scaffold inspections and tag systems (Green/Yellow/Red) to ensure structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Maintained excellent client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional customer service throughout projects.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
- Communicate with project managers, safety teams, and other trades to support multi-craft operations.
- Identify jobsite hazards, mitigate risks, and enforce strict adherence to company and OSHA safety policies.
- Track material usage, scaffold inventory, and order components as needed.
- Train and mentor new builders and lead men on proper scaffold-building techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintain daily reports, JHAs, and scaffold logs for all active projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass
Atlanta, GASkills
- Scaffold inspection
- Fall protection training
- OSHA compliance
- Load calculations
- Tube and clamp systems
- First aid training
- Confined space entry
- Team oversight
- Safety practice observance
- Excellent communication
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 10-Hour
- OSHA 30-Hour
- OSHA 510
- Scaffold Competent Person Certification
- TWIC Card & Hazmat Endorsement
- Confined Space Entry Attendant
- Fall Protection & Harness Inspection
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Site-specific refinery or industrial safety certifications
- CDL License Holder
Timeline
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
BVCI
07.2025 - Current
Bus Operator
Atlanta Public School System
01.2023 - 01.2025
Scaffold Foreman
PCI
10.2017 - 01.2023
Scaffold General Foreman/Scaffold Builder
Vulcan Industrial Contractors
01.2013 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass