Structural Iron Worker

Structural Iron Worker

Heavy Civil Construction

Channelview, TX • Full-Time/Regular

Structural Iron Worker opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) National Heavy Civil division provides comprehensive, cutting-edge heavy civil/underground construction services through traditional and non-traditional delivery methods. TBI has completed more than 135 complex bridge construction and rehabilitation projects across the nation, including world record cable-stayed structures and segmental bridges. The group also has a history of providing some of the country's largest port authorities and the maritime industry with the construction of deep water container piers, wharf facilities, transit terminals, locks, and dams.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with structural steel erection, rigging, bolting, welding support, aerial lifts, fall protection, and bridge or heavy civil construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Erect, install, connect, and align structural steel members for bridge construction.
• Assist with installation of towers, girders, diaphragms, cross frames, bracing, and related steel components.
• Work safely at heights using harnesses, lifelines, man lifts, scaffolding, and other fall protection systems.
• Read and interpret basic drawings, erection plans, lift plans, and layout information.
• Perform bolting, reaming, fitting, connecting, and related iron work tasks.
• Assist crane crews with rigging, signaling, hoisting, and positioning structural steel.
• Inspect tools, rigging, ladders, lifts, and fall protection equipment before use.
• Coordinate with foremen, crane operators, welders, laborers, and other craft workers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area on the bridge, barges, access platforms, or staging areas.
• Follow all company, project, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Structural Iron Worker, preferably on bridge, heavy civil, marine, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on elevated structures and around cranes.
• Ability to use impact wrenches, spud wrenches, sleever bars, cutting tools, grinders, and other iron work tools.
• Knowledge of rigging practices, hand signals, and safe steel erection procedures.
• Ability to read basic construction drawings and follow instructions from supervision.
• Comfortable working at heights, over water, and in changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, carry, climb, bend, kneel, and work in physically demanding conditions.
• Must be dependable, safety-minded, and able to work as part of a team.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Fall protection training
• Rigging and signaling certification
• Aerial lift certification
• Welding certifications, if applicable
• TWIC card, if required by project location

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and structural steel.
• Ability to work at heights and over water.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, rain, and other jobsite conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, vest, harness, and life jacket when required.

Required Skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Strong ability to mentor team members
• Supports safety in job performance and communication
• Promotes a work environment that is professional and constructive
• Ability to work well in a non-structured environment
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, database management, AutoCAD

Required Experience

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.