Commercial Concrete Rodbuster / Ironworker

B&B Concrete; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading concrete company in Indiana is seeking Rodbusters to use machines and tools to shape steel rods for concrete projects. Candidates must understand the construction process and the way rods reinforce foundations. Responsibilities include studying blueprints, positioning steel bars, ordering materials, and assisting in concrete pours. Preferred qualifications include experience in construction and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes safety and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine work requirements.
• Position and secure steel bars, rods, and mesh in concrete forms.
• Assist in concrete pours and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Rodbusters will use machines, equipment, tools and blowtorches to shape steel rods for use in concrete projects. In this role, you must understand the construction process and how rods reinforce concrete foundation or framing. Rodbusters will order the correct number of rods and mesh for placement, cut the iron into pieces, wrap them in mesh and fasten them to concrete forms.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and diagrams or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
• Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms using fasteners and hand tools.
• Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, acetylene torches, etc.
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
• Assist in concrete pours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Reports all problems or accidents to their immediate supervisor, Safety Manager and Operations Manager immediately.
• Attends weekly job site safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Foreman, Superintendent and Operations Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.