Rodbuster (Rebar Installer)

About this role

Join a hands-on crew in Tampa, FL working on bridge and highway concrete projects across Florida. As a rodbuster you'll tie and set rebar for footings, columns, decks, approach slabs and barrier walls while working under a foreman to meet project schedules and quality standards. This role is outdoor, physical, and team-oriented. You will receive site-specific safety training and opportunities to develop craft skills and certifications while helping keep projects on time and safe every day.

What you'll do

• • Tie and place reinforcing steel in bridge footings, columns, decks, approach slabs and barrier/roadway walls
• • Carry, position and mark heavy steel bars; bend and tie bars using wire and pliers
• • Work from design drawings and follow instructions from the foreman to meet production schedules
• • Comply with all site safety rules, report unsafe conditions, and use PPE correctly
• • Maintain basic rodbusting tools and keep work areas organized to support efficient concrete operations

What we're looking for

• • Minimum 6 months documented field rebar (rodbusting) experience required
• • Reliable transportation to and from job sites and ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs repeatedly
• • Comfort working outdoors, at heights, and in varying weather conditions; able to work overtime and travel within Florida
• • Own basic rodbusting tools and must be able to read and follow written and oral instructions
• • Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to pass site-required screenings

Qualifications

• • NCCER or other relevant craft certification preferred (support provided for certification prep)
• • At least 6 months documented field rebar experience
• • Ability to lift 75 lbs, carry long lengths of rebar, and work from ladders/scaffolds
• • Able to read and interpret basic construction drawings and markings
• • Reliable transportation and strong attendance record

What we offer

• • Health insurance eligibility after a probationary period
• • 401(k) plan with employer participation after one year
• • Site-specific safety training and support for craft certification
• • Steady bridge and highway work across Florida with overtime opportunities
• • Crew-focused environment with hands-on skill development and advancement paths

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