Power Ironworker - Rayville, LA

Mortenson Construction; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Ironworker I to mark, position, and secure structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures. The role requires crane setup, rigging inspection, rebar work, and alignment of components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least four years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Must have passed the Apprentice Aptitude Test.
• Current driver’s license.
• Strong teamwork, positive attitude, customer service, detail orientation, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flag, and inspect crane; inspect rigging.
• Verify deliveries against bill of lading; direct forklift/crane to unload.
• Shake out rebar and tie intersections with pliers.
• Cut excess rebar with gas cut saw or torch.
• Install rebar splices by bolting or welding; cap vertical dowels.
• Receive and offload major components; prep nacelle, hub, and tower.
• Connect blades to hub; set base and tower sections; handle taglines.
• Climb ladders and work with diverse teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Safety regulations

Communication

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ironworker I

Mortenson is currently seeking an Ironworker I that will be responsible for marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flag, and inspect a crane; inspect rigging properly.
• Check in truck deliveries against bill of lading; direct forklift or crane to unload delivery truck.
• Shake out rebar, distribute and organize accordingly; use pliers to tie rebar intersections with tie wire.
• Cut excess rebar ends and miscellaneous pieces with gas cut saw or cutting torch.
• Install mechanical rebar splices by bolting or welding ends together; install caps on vertical rebar dowels for safety.
• Receive and offload all major components; install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation.
• Connect blades to hub; set base and tower sections; handle taglines.
• Climb ladders (average 80m); effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience.
• Must have passed the Apprentice Aptitude Test.
• Current driver's license.
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; knowledge of equipment and their uses; understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication); ability to work independently.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.

Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs. may be done with the assistance of another team member or equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open for a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.