Wind Ironworker - Cheyenne Ridge II Wind Project

Mortenson Construction; Cheyenne Wells (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a skilled individual for the Cheyenne Ridge II Wind Project. The role involves securing structural steel members and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have a strong teamwork orientation and a valid driver's license. Join us to contribute to renewable energy projects and enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, flagging, and inspecting a crane.
• Installing rebar dowels into fresh concrete footings.
• Climbing ladders - average 80m.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Detail Orientation

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Project Name: Cheyenne Ridge II Wind Project
Project Location: Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Responsible for marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures.


The base compensation range for this role is $20 - $45 per hour. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-Setting up, flagging, and inspecting a crane
-Inspecting rigging properly
-Running a site level
-Checking-in truck deliveries against bill of lading when load arrives
-Counting bars and bundles of rebar, dobies, and wire mesh
-Directing forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
-Shaking out rebar and distributing/organizing accordingly
-Using pliers to tie rebar intersections with tie wire
-Splicing mats or rebar sections together with short rebar dowels
-Understanding building codes/requirements
-Cutting excess rebar ends and miscellaneous pieces with gas cut saw or cutting torch
-Installing mechanical rebar splices by bolting or welding ends together
-Installing caps on vertical rebar dowels for safety
-Installing 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
-Ornamental Ironworker: Installing prefabricated ornamental ironwork
-All other duties as assigned
-Renewable Energy Group Accountabilities:
1. Receiving and offloading all major components
2. Installing loose components for Nacelle, hub, and tower preparation
3. Connecting blades to hub
4. Setting base and tower sections
5. Managing taglines
6. Involved with main erection crane assembly and teardown
7. Climbing ladders - average 80m

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS
-Strong teamwork orientation
-Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
-Detail orientation
-Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts
-Knowledge of equipment and their uses
-Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
-Strong teamwork orientation
-Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
-Ability to work independently
-Cooperate with others when in a team environment
-Accept direction from supervisors
-Follow work rules and procedures
-Punctual and consistent attendance
-Accept constructive feedback
-Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
-Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs
-Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
-High School Diploma or GED
-Equipment certifications as required
-1 year of related experience preferred
-Must possess valid driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law

BENEFITS OFFERED Craft; non-union, full-time team members
-Medical, Dental, Vision
-Short-Term Disability, and Additional Life Insurance
-401(k)
-Paid time off, paid holidays, and other paid leaves
-Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer

Join us at Mortenson and be part of a team that's building a better future. Apply today!