Commercial Concrete Rodbuster / Ironworker

B&B Concrete; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A concrete construction company based in Houston is seeking a Rodbuster. This role involves using machines and tools to shape steel rods for concrete projects, interpreting blueprints, securing materials in place, and assisting in concrete pours. The ideal candidate should have experience in the construction industry, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This position ensures compliance with safety protocols and involves active participation in safety meetings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine work requirements.
• Secure steel bars and rods in concrete forms.
• Cut rods to required lengths using various tools.
• Assist in concrete pours and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in construction or contracting industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong attention to detail

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.