Laborer / Rigger

Qualifications

• Previous construction labor experience preferred.
• Previous rigging, hoisting, or material handling experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts, heavy equipment, and active construction operations.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials as required by the work.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules as project needs require.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and jobsite professionalism.

Skills

• Safety-first mindset
• Reliability and accountability
• Teamwork and communication
• Attention to detail
• Situational awareness
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow direction
• Pride in workmanship

Core Responsibilities

• Rigging and Material Handling
• Assist with rigging, hoisting, and material movement activities under the direction of qualified supervision.
• Use appropriate rigging equipment, including slings, shackles, hooks, chokers, spreader bars, and related lifting devices.
• Verify rigging equipment is properly selected for the load, lift configuration, and work conditions.
• Confirm Safe Working Load Limits are clearly identified and not exceeded.
• Maintain clear communication with crane operators, equipment operators, signal persons, and crew members.
• Stay clear of suspended loads and maintain safe positioning during lifting operations.
• Absorb load control using taglines and other approved methods.
• Follow manufacturer instructions, applicable regulations, and project-specific lifting procedures.
• General Labor Duties
• Perform general construction labor tasks as assigned by field supervision.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare work areas for crews, subcontractors, and equipment access.
• Maintain jobsite housekeeping, including debris removal, sweeping, organizing, and cleanup.
• Assist with temporary protection, barricades, signage, and site access controls.
• Support concrete, steel, equipment setting, demolition, excavation, and general construction activities as needed.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment safely and correctly.
• Absorb load control using taglines and other approved methods.
• Support field crews with layout, staging, setup, and teardown activities.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow all McGough safety policies, project safety plans, and site-specific requirements.
• Attend and participate in daily huddles, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-task planning.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report them immediately to supervision.
• Use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Maintain awareness of equipment swing radius, pinch points, overhead hazards, suspended loads, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Support a culture where safety, quality, and accountability are non-negotiable.

Office and Travel

• Position is in Wichita Falls, TX and may have occasional travel to regional office or headquarters.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car).
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
• The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.