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Steel Fixer / Rebar Worker

Steel Fixer / Rebar Worker

Career guide for steel fixers and rebar workers in Jamaica

Annual Salary
J$800K–J$2.8M
Daily rate or salaried
Roles Available
120+
Active listings
Market Trend
Growing
Concrete construction boom
120+ steel fixing and reinforcement roles across Jamaica right now
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Career Paths

Labourer
›
Rebar Helper
›
Steel Fixer
›
Head Steel Fixer
›
Site Foreman
HEART/NSTA Trainee
›
Junior Steel Fixer
›
Steel Fixer
›
Seismic Specialist
›
Self-Employed Subcontractor
Steel Fixer
›
Senior Steel Fixer
›
Structural Works Supervisor

Salary Range

Avg J$1.5M
J$800K / yearJ$2.8M+ / year

Steel fixers with seismic detailing knowledge — critical for Jamaica's earthquake zone — and those who can read structural drawings accurately command a premium over the basic rate. Workers on large NHT housing schemes, highway bridge projects, or hotel construction in Montego Bay are among the highest earners in the trade.

Key Skills

Rebar Cutting & Bending (manual & machine)
Tying Wire & Bar Chairs
Structural Drawing Reading
Column & Beam Cage Assembly
Foundation Mat Laying
Seismic Detailing (hooks, ties, laps)
Bar Spacing & Cover Requirements
Quality Control & Inspection
Scaffold Safety
Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Minimum Entry

  • HEART/NSTA NVQ Level 2 in Reinforced Concrete Work or Steel Fixing
  • Or 2+ years on-the-job training on active construction site
  • Structural drawing literacy essential

Preferred Qualifications

  • HEART/NSTA NVQ Level 3 — Steel Fixing / Concrete Works
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
  • NCC Craftsman Registration
  • Seismic Detailing Awareness Training

Professional Qualifications

  • HEART/NSTA NVQ — Reinforced Concrete / Steel Fixing (Level 2 or 3)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
  • NCC Craftsman Registration
  • CSEC Technical Drawing (advantageous)
  • First Aid Certificate

Job Market Trend

Growing
202120222023202420252026

Jamaica's concrete block and reinforced concrete building tradition means steel fixers are essential on virtually every construction project island-wide. NHT housing programmes, highway bridge replacements (e.g., Mount Rosser), hotel and resort expansions, and multi-storey commercial buildings in Kingston's New Kingston corridor are driving sustained demand.

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