Description

Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.

Interests

Realistic
Conventional

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Work Values

Support
Relationships
Working Conditions

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Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Leadership
Initiative
Integrity

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Tasks

Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.
Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Detailed Work Activities

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Technology Skills

Project management software
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software

Abilities

Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness

Skills

Coordination
Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Building and Construction
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Design
English Language

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers:

Certificate name

Industrial Ironworker

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

Core

Certificate name

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker Assessment

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

Core

Certificate name

Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector

Certifying Organization

International Code Council

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Industrial Ironworker	National Center for Construction Education and Research	Core
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker Assessment	National Center for Construction Education and Research	Core
Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector	International Code Council	Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$48,941
Median (50%)	$58,279
High (90%)	$71,201

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$54,210
Mid Level	$64,058
Senior Level	$66,885
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 21,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 22,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 4%

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