Rigger

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

• Must have 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.

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of construction processes in heavy industrial construction.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to identify and resolve issues, including safety risks.
• Knowledge of proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operators.
• Knowledge of lift planning, including equipment selection, load capacities, and lifting equipment.
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training).
• Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
• Knowledge of arithmetic for lift planning.
• Willingness to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Ability to work at heights.

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 occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection.
• Work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including 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.