Rodbuster

About the role

Wood is currently sourcing for Rod Busters to join our team in Freeport, TX for a 3‑month project.

Responsibilities

• Determines number, size, shape, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
• Positions and secures steel bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete.
• Selects and places rod in forms, spacing and fastening them together using wire and pliers.
• Cuts bars to required lengths, using hacksaw, bar cutters or acetylene torch.
• Bend steel rods with hand tools or rod bending machine.
• Reinforces concrete with wire mesh.
• May weld reinforcing bar together, using arc‑welding equipment.
• Ensures that all reinforcing material is in its proper position, so it receives its intended structural load.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• May perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Has worked as a Rodbuster for at least 3 years as a journeyman.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Long and short term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off