Wind Farm Ironworker: Tower Erection & Rebar Expert

Mortenson; Primghar (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is hiring an ironworker to mark, position, and secure structural steel members for concrete and building structures. The role involves crane signaling, load handling, rebar tying, and following safety codes on a major wind project in Primghar, IA.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, plus related experience and licenses. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for coordinating with diverse crews on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Equipment certifications as required.
• 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; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flag, and inspect a crane; inspect rigging properly
• Check in truck deliveries against bill of lading; direct forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
• Counting bars and bundles of rebar, dobies, and wire mesh
• Directing forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
• Shake out rebar, distribute/organize accordingly; use pliers to tie rebar intersections with tie wire
• Splicing mats or rebar sections together with short rebar dowels
• Understanding building codes/requirements
• 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 ; install rebar dowels into fresh concrete footings
• Determining number, size, shape, and location of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions
• Bending steel rods with hand tools or rodbending machine
• Reinforcing concrete with wire mesh
• 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)
• Involved with main erection crane assembly and teardown
• Ornamental Ironworker: installing prefabricated ornamental ironwork
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Blueprint reading

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mortenson is hiring an ironworker to mark, position, and secure structural steel members for concrete and building structures. The role involves crane signaling, load handling, rebar tying, and following safety codes on a major wind project in Primghar, IA.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, plus related experience and licenses. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for coordinating with diverse crews on site.