Rigger

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required.
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment uses and follows procedures (e.g., procedure for equipment placement on trailers for loading and off-loading; equipment tie down procedures).
• Learns and understand tools required for the job and the purpose of the tools.
• Dismantles and stores rigging equipment after use.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of Rigging practices.
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to apply concepts of weights, balances and measurements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO/Vacation/Sick