Union Ironworker Journeyman- Nova - Military Veterans
at Mortenson
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
As an Ironworker Journeyman, your primary duties include marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures.
The base compensation range for this role is $47.45 per hour.
- Mobility benefits as applicable
If interested, please contact email Universityofiron.org
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS
At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles - Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What's Possible - in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.
All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson's values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.
KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Setting up, flagging
- Inspecting rigging properly
- Running a site level
- Checking-in truck deliveries against bill of lading when load arrives
- Counting bars and bundles of rebar, dobies, and wire mesh
- Directing forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
- Shaking out rebar and distributing/organizing accordingly
- Using pliers to tie rebar intersections with tie wire
- Splicing mats or rebar sections together with short rebar dowels
- Understanding building codes/requirements
- Cutting excess rebar ends and miscellaneous pieces with gas cut saw or cutting torch
- Installing mechanical rebar splices by bolting or welding ends together
- Installing caps on vertical rebar dowels for safety
- Installing rebar dowels into fresh concrete footings
- Determining number, size, shape, and location of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions
- Bending steel rods with hand tools or rodbending machine
- Reinforcing concrete with wire mesh
- Ornamental Ironworker: Installing prefabricated ornamental ironwork
- All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb, and periodically lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts
- Knowledge of equipment and their uses
- Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
This is just a general position description and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of three years related experience
- Must have passed the Apprentice Aptitude Test
- Must possess valid driver's license
Benefits offered to Union craft team members include:
- EAP and mental health resources
- The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension and job trainings.
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.
We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:
· We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.
· We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.
· We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.
Veterans at Mortenson
Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.
At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:
• An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members
• A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed
• Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer
• Competitive pay and benefits
Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:
· Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities
· Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service
· Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson
· Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry
How to Apply
Start by checking out our open roles on the right side of this page to learn more and to apply. Once you click ‘Apply Now’, Mortenson will receive a notification with your information.
Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.