General Foreman Crane & Rigging

About the role

Position will be responsible for multiple crews led by foreman supervisors in their daily work. May manage four or more crews, each having up to 5–15 workers; foremen report directly to this position.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect all rigging equipment.
• Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie rope around load to guide during lifting and positioning.
• Signal equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Guide load during lift and positioning.
• Climb structures to guide and position load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing load prior to detaching from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.

Requirements

• Four or more years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger/Crane Operator.
• Two or more years in supervision positions.
• Must possess all Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to pass successfully the Zachry Motor Vehicles authorization.
• Must meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights greater than 300 ft.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Effective communication skills in dealing with co-workers and any other work-related contacts.
• Basic knowledge of construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Knowledge of proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
• Knowledge regarding lift planning, including but not limited to equipment to use, load capacities of equipment, and lifting equipment.
• Hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging, or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire date.
• Basic transportation knowledge regarding moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
• Ability to perform arithmetic required for planning a lift.
• Willingness to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Talking and hearing to communicate.
• Use of arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel-toed work boots.