Rigger

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
• Sets up and operates rigging equipment to lift and move heavy loads.
• Signals or verbally directs operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Tests rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Selects and attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Sets up and operates pile driving equipment, including the piledriving hammer.
• Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer and leads.
• Unloads various types of piling – concrete, pipe, timber, steel sheet piling, etc.
• Assists in fueling, lubricating, and maintaining the piledriving hammer.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years crane rigging and/or operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary piledriving and crane operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• In addition, incumbents must also be capable of walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Wearing welding face shields, personal floatation devices, self-contained breathing apparatus
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40’-50’
• Working in confined spaces
• Working at elevated heights
• Lifting 50 lb. objects as required
• Carrying 50 lb. objects as required
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure

Compensation & Benefits

• An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.
• Benefit plans include:
• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off For Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development