About this role
Job Description
- 1. Reads and understand blueprints. Understanding of elevations given, understanding bundle tags.
- 2. Aid in rigging operations, connections and disconnections.
- 3. Selects rods, bundle, measures, cuts to length, bend, and shapes reinforcing bar to exacting specifications.
- 4. Places rods in forms, spacing and fastening them together, using wire and pliers.
- 5. Knowledge of the weights of the different bar sizes per foot as well as bar diameters.
- 6. Positions and secures steel bars in concrete forms and reinforces concrete.
- 7. Cuts bars to required lengths, using a hacksaw, band saws, or acetylene torch.
- 8. Bends steel rods with hickey bars or a rod-bending machine.
9. May reinforce concrete with wire mesh.
- 10. Insures that all reinforcing material is in its proper position so that it receives its intended structural load.
- 11. Loads transports, unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- 12. Assists in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
- 13. Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
- 14. Restocks supplies and materials as necessary.
- 15. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with / without tools and building materials.
- 16. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
- 17. Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools.
- 18. Safely operates power tools and equipment.
- 19. Must be able to climb rebar cages and walls and work at height while hanging from rebar structures.
- 20. Adheres to all safety procedures.
- 21. Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.