Rigger 1

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 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger.
• Must possess all required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must have or be able to complete successfully the NCCER Rigging assessment.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools (list to be provided).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training).
• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must be a team player with effective communication skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operators.
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning, including equipment to use, load capacities, and lifting equipment.
• Must have basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
• Must have knowledge of arithmetic required for lift planning.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Communicate by talking and hearing.
• Use 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.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel-toed work boots.

Reports To

This position does not have any direct reports but will work closely with and occasionally oversee helper and labor positions, holding positional and expertise authority over them.