Rigger

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, unload, and assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Aid other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Mental requirements: Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details