Rodbuster

Wood is currently sourcing for Rod Busters to join our team in Freeport, TX for a 3-month project. Wood offers health, dental and vision insurance plans, long and short term disability, 401k and Paid Time Off.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

• 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 reinforce 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.

• Loads, transports, unload 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.