Wind Ironworker - Highland Repower Wind Project

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

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an ironworker for the Highland Repower Wind Project in Primghar, IA. The role involves marking, positioning, and securing reinforcement steel, and supporting erection activities for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation.

Responsibilities cover crane setup, material handling, rebar work, and adherence to safety and building codes. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential for successful collaboration across crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Equipment certifications as required.
• Current driver's license.
• Strong teamwork orientation with professional customer service skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and manuals; basic math; work independently.
• Repetitive hand/arm/leg movements; lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flag, and inspect a crane; inspect rigging.
• Check in truck deliveries against bill of lading; direct forklift/crane to unload deliveries.
• Count bars and bundles of rebar, dobies, and wire mesh.
• Direct forklift/crane to unload delivery trucks.
• Shake out rebar and tie intersections; use pliers for ties.
• Install mechanical rebar splices and caps on vertical dowels for safety.
• Determine reinforcement needs from blueprints or instructions.
• Read building codes and proper procedures; apply safety standards.
• Assist with erection crane assembly/teardown and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Active listening

Customer service

Adaptability

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: Highland Repower Wind Project
Project Location: Primghar, IA 51245

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an ironworkerthat will be responsible for marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures.

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

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 (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication); ability to work independently
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.