Certified Rigger Journeyman

About the role

The role involves setting up rigging for construction projects and manufacturing plants. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting project plans, blueprints, and instructions; inspecting rigging equipment; attaching slings and moving materials; guiding loads during lifts; and performing daily safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper hand signals for communication with equipment operators.
• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and other written instructions.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measure, speed square, framing square, etc.
• Inspect rigging equipment for wear, damage, or deterioration before use.
• Attach slings, chokers, spreader bars, etc., to materials to be moved.
• Attach rigging and move materials, equipment, parts, or assemblies into position using hoists, chain falls, snatch blocks, or come alongs.
• Guide loads during lifts and position them according to instructions.
• Signal equipment operators during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Climb structures to guide and position loads.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads prior to detaching them from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties.
• Respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Work under production schedule pressure and attain set standards of accuracy.
• Communicate with foremen regarding any problems, materials required, or hazards noted.
• Support project with other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Take direction from higher skilled workers or foremen.
• Support project with other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Work under production schedule pressure and attain set standards of accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A high school diploma or GED certification (preferred).
• Applicable rigger training and certificate from NCCER, NCCCO, or from approved third-party certification body.
• Knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Active participation in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with units of weight measurement and volume.
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage.
• Knowledge of manufacturers' load charts and how to interpret them.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently to understand equipment load charts, prepare written orders, read safety topics, etc.

Physical Demands

• Up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Straighten, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrollable environmental conditions: constant change in weather and site conditions.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Hours

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

Travel

Travel required up to 90%.

Pay and Benefits

• $36.00 / hour, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount.
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Group legal plan.

Accessibility

If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com.

Disclaimer

MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software.

Service Line

MPC-MasTec Industrial