Hands-On Rebar Ironworker Helper for Concrete Forms

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking personnel for industrial construction tasks in the Brownsville area. The role involves coordinating with ironworkers, selecting and shaping reinforcing bar, and securing steel within concrete forms.

The job requires climbing and working at heights, and a focus on safety and dexterity with hand and power tools. Applicants should have at least six months of industrial construction experience and be capable of traversing uneven terrain while maintaining a clean, safe worksite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with ironworkers and others to perform job tasks.
• Select rods, measure, cut to length, bend and shape reinforcing bar to specifications.
• Place rods in forms, space and secure them with wire/pliers.
• Position and secure steel bars in concrete forms and reinforce concrete.
• Cut bars to required lengths using hacksaw, band saws or acetylene torch.
• Bend steel rods with hickey bars or rod-bending machine.
• Possibly reinforce concrete with wire mesh.
• Ensure materials are correctly positioned to receive the structural load.
• Load and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in lifting and securing materials during installation.
• Maintain tools and equipment; keep work area clean and safe.
• Traverse uneven terrain safely with/without tools and materials; climb ladders and work at heights.
• Perform safe dexterous use of hand tools and operate power tools safely.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.

Job description

Bechtel is seeking personnel for industrial construction tasks in the Brownsville area. The role involves coordinating with ironworkers, selecting and shaping reinforcing bar, and securing steel within concrete forms.

The job requires climbing and working at heights, and a focus on safety and dexterity with hand and power tools. Applicants should have at least six months of industrial construction experience and be capable of traversing uneven terrain while maintaining a clean, safe worksite.