Reinforcing Steel Foreman

Position Summary   

Reinforcing Steel Foreman will manage a crew as they construct, fabricate, modify, and secure steel bars and mesh using various types of fasteners and equipment in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures.  
 

Qualification Highlights  

 
•    Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Reinforcing Ironworker.   
•    Must have 1+ years’ experience as a supervisor   
•    Must be proficient in managing a crew, time, and costs   
•    Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions  
•    Must be able to meet all physical requirements.   
•    Must have all required tools.   
•    Must have reliable transportation.  
  
Required Qualifications   

•    Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Reinforcing Ironworker and 1+ years’ supervisory experience.   
•    Must be able to read prints and drawings.   
•    Must have a working knowledge of rebar including to but not limited to size, material, quantities and other specification to meet the requirements as stated on the prints and drawings.   
•    Must have a working knowledge of all tools.   
•    Must have reliable transportation.   
  
Preferred Qualifications   

•   Current Zachry/JV employee
•    Zachry/JV ROF’ed employee. 
•    National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.   
•    Formal/Technical education.   
•    Experience working with rebar, concrete and carpentry. 

JVIC (a ZACHRY GROUP company) is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Responsibilities   

•    Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.   
•    Identify all tools required for tasks.   
•    Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.   
•    Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.   
•    Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane.   
•    Position and secure equipment such as rebar, mesh, end caps using bending machines, hand tools, fasteners and other metal working methods and tools.   
•    Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, bending tools and welding equipment.  
  
Physical Requirements 

•    Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.   
•    Will talk and hear to communicate.   
•    Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools.   
•    May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.   
•    Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.  
•    Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. 
•    Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.   

Reports to Position 
This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborers. 
  
Required Tools list to be provided