Wind Ironworker - Four Horizons Wind Project

Mortenson • Seymour, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring an ironworker for the Four Horizons Wind Project in Seymour, Texas. The role involves marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members used to reinforce concrete or building structures, along with rebar work and wind-turbine component installation. The position also includes assisting with crane operations and erection, working safely at height, and installing prefabricated ornamental ironwork. The employee is expected to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. Other duties may be assigned, and the position’s duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One 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 openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of equipment and its uses.
• Ability to understand and apply basic math, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds require assistance from another team member or equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flag, and inspect cranes and properly inspect rigging.
• Check truck deliveries against bills of lading and direct forklift or crane unloading.
• Count rebar bars and bundles, dobies, and wire mesh.
• Shake out, distribute, and organize rebar; tie rebar intersections with tie wire.
• Splice rebar mats or sections using short rebar dowels.
• Understand applicable building codes and requirements.
• Cut excess rebar and miscellaneous pieces with a gas cut saw or cutting torch.
• Install mechanical rebar splices by bolting or welding ends together; install safety caps on vertical rebar dowels and place rebar dowels into fresh concrete footings.
• Determine the number, size, shape, and location of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
• Bend steel rods using hand tools or a rodbending machine and reinforce concrete with wire mesh.
• Receive and offload major wind-turbine components and install loose components in preparation for the nacelle, hub, and tower.
• Connect blades to the hub, set base and tower sections, and handle taglines.
• Climb ladders, averaging 80 meters.
• Assist with assembly and teardown of the main erection crane.
• Install prefabricated ornamental ironwork.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED