Rodbuster

What You Will Do

• Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints using wire and pliers.
• Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables or mesh in concrete forms using fasteners and hand tools.
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck.
• Bend steel rods with hand tools and rodbending machines.
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric using hooked rods and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
• Cut rods to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws or bar cutters.
• Determine number, size, shape and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches or oral instructions.
• Select and place rods in forms; spacing and fastening them together using wire and pliers.
• Cut bars to required lengths, using hacksaw, bar cutters or acetylene torch.
• Bend steel rods with hand tools or rod bending machine.
• Reinforce concrete with wire mesh.
• May weld reinforcing bar together, using arc-welding equipment.
• Insure that all reinforcing material is in its proper position, so it receives its intended structural load.
• Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Aid in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a rodbuster.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Willingness to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Willingness to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Ability to meet basic physical demands with or without accommodations.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3+ years of experience as a rodbuster.
• Previous experience in oil and gas construction.