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Rebar Ironworker

Louisville, KentuckyMid levelPosted 2026-09-21
Est. $25–$34.50 / hrApply now

Reinforcing ironworkers are the backbone of our concrete programs. Work on bridge decks, drilled shafts, mat foundations, and high-rise cores.

Current work in Louisville includes Ohio River bridges and manufacturing plants.

What you'll do

  • Read placing drawings and bar lists
  • Place, tie, and support rebar to specified spacing and cover
  • Install dowels, couplers, and post-tensioning supports
  • Work with inspectors to close out pre-pour checks

Required qualifications

  • 1+ year of rebar placement
  • Able to read placing drawings
  • Able to kneel, bend, and lift bar bundles safely

Nice to have

  • OSHA 10 card
  • Post-tensioning (PTI) certification

Pay details

Estimated pay range
Est. $25–$34.50 / hr
Schedule
Monday–Friday with Saturday overtime ahead of pours
  • Hourly roles are non-exempt: overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, and daily overtime applies where state law requires it (for example, California).
  • Pay is weekly by direct deposit or pay card, with an itemized pay stub.
  • All pay shown is an estimated range for the location, not a fixed rate. Your actual starting rate is confirmed in your written offer and depends on experience, certifications, and skills test results.
  • On public works projects, prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon or state prevailing wage) applies and may be higher than the listed range.
  • Travel crews receive per diem for meals and lodging when working more than 50 miles from their home base.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days (full-time roles)
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Hard hat, vest, gloves, glasses, and other PPE provided at no cost
  • Paid OSHA 10/30 safety training and certifications
  • Apprenticeship and career pathway into skilled trades and supervision
  • Life insurance and short-term disability coverage

Working conditions

  • Outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and dust; seasonal heat-illness and cold-stress plans in place
  • Frequent lifting of 50 lb (23 kg), standing, bending, and climbing ladders and scaffolds
  • Work near heavy equipment and traffic; safety rules and PPE are mandatory
  • Pre-employment drug screen and site safety orientation required
  • Work at height on decks, steel, and scaffolds with 100% fall protection
  • Must be comfortable working on elevated structures and over water where applicable

Permits, visa sponsorship & relocation

For eligible candidates, the company sponsors the following permits for this role:

  • Work permit (H-2B temporary work visa)

    Temporary work authorization for seasonal or peak-load construction work, usually up to one year and renewable up to three years.

  • Residence permit (green card via EB-3)

    Employer-sponsored lawful permanent residence for skilled and other workers. The spouse and children under 21 can be included. Processing can take a year or more, depending on country and visa bulletin dates.

If you live outside the USA, the company covers

  • Accommodation covered by the company when you arrive, arranged near your jobsite
  • Visa petition, legal, and government filing fees paid by the company
  • Inbound travel to your U.S. jobsite paid or reimbursed by the company
  • Airport pickup and help with onboarding, a bank account, and site orientation

Travel requirements

  • A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity (international applicants)
  • Ability to attend a U.S. consulate visa interview in your home country if selected
  • Willingness to relocate to the listed U.S. city for the length of the assignment
  • Pass a pre-employment medical check and drug screen after arrival

Visa approval is decided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State, not by the company, and is never guaranteed. Program eligibility depends on the role, the project, your qualifications, and annual visa caps.

We never charge applicants for applications, interviews, training, housing deposits, or visa processing. If anyone asks you for money on behalf of Cavero Edge Construction, do not pay. It is a scam. Report it to us.

Cavero Edge Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All hires complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. Candidates who need a work visa can apply for roles marked as visa-sponsorship eligible.