Reinforcing Ironworker / Rodbuster

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 90 days

401(k) retirement plan after 1 year

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Shelby Erectors, Inc. is seeking experienced reinforcing ironworkers/rodbusters for major bridge and highway projects in Florida and the Carolinas. Join a team dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and advancement.

You will work on high-impact infrastructure projects, read drawings, place rebar accurately, and contribute to a culture of safety and teamwork. Competitive pay and benefits support long-term careers in the trade.

Qualifications

• Proven rebar/rodbusting experience on commercial, industrial, bridge, or highway projects.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform outdoor work in heat, cold, and at heights.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rebar/rodbusting experience

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, are not 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, sharpen your skills, and have opportunities to grow with a company that invests in training, certifications, and advancement for long-term careers in the trade.

What You'll Do

• Tie and place reinforcing steel (rebar) on major bridge and highway projects with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Install rebar in footings, columns, decks, barriers, walls, and other structural components according to plans and specifications.
• Read and follow drawings and placement plans to ensure correct spacing, lap, bar sizes, and bar placement.
• Work safely at heights and in outdoor conditions while maintaining productivity and supporting a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with your foreman and crew to keep work areas organized, on schedule, and compliant with company and jobsite 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 and help less-experienced crew members when needed.
• Earn the trust of your crew by showing up on time, working hard every day, communicating clearly, and following through on commitments.
• Demonstrate steady improvement in speed, efficiency, and use of tools and technology, positioning yourself for more responsibility, higher pay, and advancement opportunities.

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 demanding outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, and at heights.
• Reliable transportation, strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset focused on getting the job done safely and correctly.
• Commitment to following safety procedures, learning new methods and technologies, and taking pride in producing quality work.

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.