Reinforcing Ironworker ​/ Rodbuster

Reinforcing Ironworker / Rodbuster Company Overview

Shelby Erectors builds some of the toughest bridge and highway structures in Florida. Our teams place and tie reinforcing steel on complex infrastructure projects that thousands of people rely on every day.

We value hard work, safety, and pride in craft. We look out for each other in the field, invest in training and technology, and promote people who show they are dependable, skilled, and team-focused.

We are hiring experienced Reinforcing Ironworkers / Rodbusters to join our bridge and highway crews. If you know rebar, are not afraid of tough conditions, and want steady work on major projects, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that backs its people.

In this role, you will work on footings, columns, decks, barriers, and other critical structural elements, contributing directly to the quality and durability of major transportation projects across Florida.

• Place, tie, and secure reinforcing steel on bridge and highway projects to meet project specifications.
• Work on footings, columns, decks, barriers, and other structural components with speed, accuracy, and safety.
• Read and follow drawings, plans, and instructions to lay out and install rebar correctly.
• Coordinate with your crew and foreman to keep work progressing on schedule while maintaining safety standards.
• Use tools and equipment correctly, maintain a clean work area, and help identify and solve issues in the field.

• Consistently completes assigned rebar work on time, with minimal rework, on multiple bridge and highway structures.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of plans and layouts and can be trusted with more complex areas of the project.
• Works safely every day, follows company safety procedures, and helps teammates do the same.
• Earns the confidence of crew leaders by showing reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and take on more responsibility.

• Proven rebar/rod busting experience on construction projects, ideally bridge or highway work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work outdoors in demanding conditions, including heights.
• Reliable transportation and a track record of showing up on time and ready to work.
• Team-first mindset, strong work ethic, and pride in doing high-quality, durable work.

• $23.00 - $31.50 per hour, based on experience, with higher pay available for NCCER certification.
• Health benefits after 90 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 1 year.
• Training and growth opportunities with a company that invests in new technology, robotics, and smarter systems.