JVIC - Rigger TA

About the Role

Riggers are responsible for the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They inspect all applicable rigging, plan lifts using the weight of the load, lifting capacity of equipment, and other relevant information to ensure safe heavy load movement. Riggers attach loads using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and related equipment, and signal operators during lifts with directional or placement instructions.

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 for guiding 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.
• Oversee and provide expertise to helper and laborer positions as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, sit, and lift frequently.
• Communicate verbally and through hearing.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection.
• Work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, 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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger.
• Successful completion or ability to complete the NCCER Rigging assessment.
• Ability to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Possess all required tools and reliable transportation.
• Specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of construction processes in heavy industrial construction.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve issues, including safety risks.
• Knowledge of proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operators.
• Knowledge of lift planning, including equipment selection, load capacities, and lifting equipment.
• NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training).
• Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
• Arithmetic skills required for lift planning.
• Willingness to follow all company directives and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current JVIC/Zachry or JVIC/Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with JVIC (a Zachry Group Company).
• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.