Employment Opportunity: NCCER Advanced Rigger (Joliet, IL)

About the role

We are seeking an NCCER Advanced Rigger in Joliet, IL. The position requires experience, hard work, and a strong safety focus. The pay range is $32.00 to $35.00 per hour, contingent upon experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Safe preparation, installation, and operation of rigging gear and equipment
• Supporting lifting operations using cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment
• Ensuring compliance with all safety standards and lift plans
• Reviewing and interpreting work instructions, lift plans, and construction prints
• Inspecting work sites for obstructions, ground conditions, and potential safety hazards
• Preparing components for lifting, ensuring proper rigging, balance, and secure installation
• Interpreting load charts and lifting criteria to ensure safe lifting operations
• Identifying safety hazards and taking corrective actions as needed
• Communicating effectively with crane operators using proper hand signals
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• NCCER Advanced Rigger Certification (required)
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience
• Able to pass a post-hire physical verifying ability to perform essential functions of job, as well as a substance abuse test whenever required by Advance Tank or its customer

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• 401k with company match
• Health and dental insurance

Other Functions, Duties & Tasks

• Ability to work at elevated heights (ladders, scaffolds, aerial platforms)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments, including confined spaces
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping; occasional climbing
• Wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs and suitable work clothing is necessary
• Working outside in all types of weather

Schedule

The work is scheduled for Monday through Friday, often ten hours a day. However, working hours may vary based on the customer's requirements, and overtime is required in this job.

Work Conditions

• On your feet all day, which can include kneeling, bending, and standing
• Wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs and suitable work clothing is necessary
• The working conditions at each jobsite change from clear and open to congested and tight
• Expected to be aligned with the Company Work Ethic Document, which is included in your new hire packet