Structural Steel Erector

Zachry Construction Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction company located in Channelview, TX is seeking a Structural Iron Worker to raise, place, and connect steel structures on bridge projects. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of heavy civil ironworking experience, is comfortable working at heights, and can lift significant weights. This full-time role offers industry-leading benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401k

Paid leave

Bonus Program

Company-paid disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous heavy civil structural ironworker experience.
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights of up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Raise, place, and connect iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members.
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the required materials.
• Bolt aligned structural steel members into position.

Skills

Heavy civil structural ironworker experience

Comfortable working at heights

Physical strength for lifting

Equipment inspection skills

Dependable and self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

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Job Summary

The Structural Iron Worker will raise, place, and connect iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members on bridge structures.

Essential Functions

• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Rig and Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Erect metal or precast concrete components
• Guide structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of previous heavy civil structural ironworker experience
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights of up to 500 feet
• Must be able to work outside up to 100% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Must be able to inspect the equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Must use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits And EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction

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