Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Put steel bars or mesh in concrete molds and make sure they're locked in place. Make use of a wide range of tools and equipment, including fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and manual implements. To break rods is included in this definition.

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Dealing and handling conflicts

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