Reinforcing Ironworker / Rodbuster

Shelby Erectors; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 90 days

401(k) after 1 year

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Shelby Erectors in Florida is seeking experienced reinforcing ironworkers/rodbusters to join our bridge and highway crews on major infrastructure projects. If you know rebar and take pride in quality work, this is a strong next step in your career.

You'll tie and place rebar, read drawings, work safely at heights, and collaborate with foreman to keep projects on schedule while upholding safety standards. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven rebar/rodbusting experience on commercial, industrial, bridge, or highway projects.
• Ability to read and interpret basic rebar drawings and placement plans.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and use appropriate PPE at all times.
• Strong work ethic and team-first attitude, with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Tie and place reinforcing steel (rebar) on major bridge and highway projects with accuracy and speed.
• Install rebar in footings, columns, decks, barriers, walls, and other structural components
• Read and follow drawings to ensure correct spacing, lap, and bar placement
• Work safely at heights and in outdoor conditions while maintaining productivity
• Coordinate with foreman and crew to keep work areas organized, on schedule, and compliant with safety standards

Skills

Rebar/rodbusting experience

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Reinforcing Ironworker / Rodbuster

Company Overview

Shelby Erectors is a reinforcing steel contractor building some of the toughest bridge and highway structures in Florida and the Carolinas. Our crews take pride in quality work, looking out for each other, and doing the job right the first time.

We are committed to safety, craft, and continuous improvement, including the use of new technology, robotics, and smarter systems to make the work safer and more efficient.

The Opportunity

We are hiring experienced reinforcing ironworkers/rodbusters to join our bridge and highway crews on major infrastructure projects. If you know rebar, aren't afraid of hard work, and want to be part of a solid team building structures that last, this is a strong next step in your career.

In this role, you will work on high-impact transportation projects, build your skills, and have opportunities to grow with a company that invests in training and advancement.

What You'll Do

• Tie and place reinforcing steel (rebar) on major bridge and highway projects with accuracy and speed
• Install rebar in footings, columns, decks, barriers, walls, and other structural components
• Read and follow drawings and placement plans to ensure correct spacing, lap, and bar placement
• Work safely at heights and in outdoor conditions while maintaining productivity
• Coordinate with your foreman and crew to keep work areas organized, on schedule, and compliant with safety standards

What Success Looks Like

• Within the first few months, consistently complete assigned rebar placements on time while meeting quality and safety expectations
• Accurately read and interpret basic rebar drawings with minimal direction from your foreman
• Earn the trust of your crew by showing up on time, working hard, and communicating clearly
• Demonstrate steady improvement in speed, efficiency, and use of tools and systems, positioning yourself for more responsibility and higher pay

What We're Looking For

• Proven rebar/rodbusting experience on commercial, industrial, bridge, or highway projects
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in tough outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, and heights
• Reliable transportation and a strong, team-first work ethic
• Willingness to follow safety procedures, learn new methods and technologies, and take pride in your craft

Compensation and Benefits

• $23.00 - $31.50 per hour, based on experience, with higher pay available for NCCER-certified ironworkers
• Health benefits after 90 days of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year
• Training and growth opportunities with a company focused on long-term careers