Rodbuster A

Cajun Industries • St. George, LA

33d

About The Position

The Rodbuster reinforces or stabilizes concrete structures and must understand the construction process and how rods reinforce concrete foundations or framing. The role uses power tools and requires learning and understanding safety hazards, as well as safely and effectively operating work-related tools and equipment. Work may take place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The position involves working across active construction and project environments, including uneven terrain, elevated work surfaces, restricted-access areas, and changing weather and site conditions. It requires physical activity ranging from sedentary to heavy exertion, along with effective communication, careful attention to safety and quality, and the ability to follow plans, instructions, specifications, policies, and applicable standards.

Requirements

• Understand the construction process and how rods reinforce concrete foundations or framing.
• Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely operate related tools and equipment.
• Frequently handle and operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills needed for assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail amid multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information needed to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.
• Move throughout active construction and project sites with uneven terrain and varying surface conditions; access ground-level, overhead, and restricted-access work areas; and ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while following safety requirements.
• Work outdoors in conditions that may include heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, and dust, and work in confined, restricted-access, or elevated locations when required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Space and fasten rods together 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 rod-bending machines.
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric using hooked rods, and position the fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce it.
• Cut rods to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, or bar cutters.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed