Rodbuster Helper

Cajun Industries, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Rodbuster Helper to support skilled craftspersons on a plant operations or construction jobsite in Houston. You will assist with layout and measuring of materials, spacing and fastening rebar, and preparing blocks under rebar.

The role emphasizes safe work practices and teamwork to contribute to concrete forming projects. This position requires learning safety hazards, using hand and power tools, and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds,

Qualifications

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments.
• Inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at various levels.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and wind; adapt to site conditions.
• Read, interpret, and apply work instructions, plans, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Spacing and fastening rods in forms according to blueprints using wire and pliers; position and secure steel bars, rods, cables or mesh in concrete forms.
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck.
• Bend steel rods with hand tools and rodbending machines.
• Cut wire mesh or fabric and position for concrete reinforcement.
• Cut rods to required lengths and assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Rodbuster Helper will assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. Often performs runner functions within crew, and assists in the layout and measuring of materials for installation. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

• *The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Spacing and fastening together rods in forms according to blueprints using wire and pliers; positioning and securing steel bars, rods, cables or mesh in concrete forms using fasteners and hand tools
• Placing blocks under rebar to hold the bards off the deck
• Bending steel rods with hand tools and rodbending machines
• Cutting and fitting wire mesh or fabric using hooked rods and positioning fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete
• Cutting rods to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws or bar cutters
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.