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Job Title: Rod Buster

Job Description

Join a large commercial concrete and rebar construction project in Miami as an experienced rod buster. In this role, you place, tie, bend, and position heavy reinforcing steel for slabs and other structural elements, using hand tools and tape measures to follow layout instructions and placement requirements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Place, tie, and bend heavy reinforcing steel for commercial concrete structures, including slabs and other structural components.
• Tie #10 and #11 rebar using hand tools and tie wire with consistent speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Bend and shape rebar using a manual rebar bender, following layout instructions and placement requirements.
• Lift, carry, and position heavy reinforcing steel safely and efficiently throughout the workday.
• Use tape measures and other hand tools to verify dimensions and ensure correct rebar placement.
• Perform physically demanding tasks for the full duration of a 10-hour shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on an active construction site.
• Work safely around active construction equipment and crews, following site safety practices and guidelines.
• Sustain productivity while working outdoors in South Florida weather conditions.
• Arrive on time and prepared for work Monday through Saturday for 10-hour shifts starting at 6:00 a.m.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a rod buster or rebar installer on commercial construction projects.
• Hands-on experience tying #10 and #11 rebar using hand tools and tie wire.
• Ability to bend and shape rebar using a manual rebar bender.
• Proficiency using hand tools commonly used in rebar work, including tape measures.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work consistently over a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy reinforcing steel and other construction materials on a regular basis.
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Comfort working in outdoor construction environments, including heat and humidity typical of South Florida.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale concrete and rebar construction projects.
• Experience in general labor or construction work involving concrete and slab preparation.
• Strong attention to detail when following layout instructions and placement requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards and housekeeping on active construction sites.
• Ability to work extended hours, including regular overtime.

Why Work Here?

You join a long-term project with a strong backlog that offers consistent work and regular opportunities for overtime. The environment values productivity, reliability, and craftsmanship, providing steady hours, clear expectations, and the chance to grow your experience on major commercial construction projects.

Work Environment

You work on an active commercial construction site in Miami, surrounded by concrete and rebar operations, equipment, and multiple crews. The role is fully outdoors and requires working in South Florida weather conditions, including heat and humidity. Shifts run Monday through Saturday, 10-hour days starting at 6:00 a.m., with regular overtime available. You use hand tools such as tape measures and manual rebar benders and are expected to maintain clean, organized work areas while following all site safety practices.

This is a Contract position based out of Miami, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.