Rodbuster

SUMMARY

Positions and secures steel bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Insures that all reinforcing material is in its proper position, so it receives its intended structural load.
- Loads, transports, unloads 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Compare and see differences 'in the size, shape and forms of lines, figures and object.
- Look at blueprints, drawings or pictures and understand how they would look as solid objects with height, width or depth.
- Apply basic mathematical skills.
- Follow oral and written directions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
a. Standing 70%
Walking 20%
Sitting 10%

 

b. Lifting 40 lb.
Carrying 40 lb.
Pushing 80 ft-lb.
Pulling 80 ft-lb.

 

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

 

3. Stooping F
Kneeling O
Crouching F
Crawling F
Reaching F
Handling C
Fingering O

 

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)