Rigger Certified Plus

About the Role

Riggers are responsible for the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They inspect all applicable rigging, plan for lifts using weight of the load, lifting capacity of equipment, and other relevant information needed to safely plan any 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 planning of lifts.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie rope around load for use of 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 of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Journeyman Rigger.
• NCCER Advanced or NCCCO Level 1 & 2 certification.
• Must possess all required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must have or be able to successfully complete 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.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Skills

• 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 involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Knowledge of proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operators.
• Knowledge regarding lift planning, including equipment to use, load capacities, and lifting equipment.
• NCCER certification for Rigging or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
• Arithmetic skills required for lift planning.
• Willingness 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position will work closely with and occasionally oversee helper and labor positions, holding positional and expertise authority over them.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Communicate through talking and hearing.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls, and tools with up to 70 ft-lbs of pressure.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off platforms and man lifts, and occasionally work on open structures using appropriate fall protection.
• Good visual acuity and depth perception.
• Work outside in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather work boots.

Required Tools

• Tool box with lock
• 12” Adjustable Wrench
• 1 1/8” Spud Wrench
• Torpedo Magnetic Level
• Tool Belt
• 24” Hand Level
• Channel Locks
• Bull Pins (2)
• Small Wedges (2)
• Pair of Leather Gloves
• 25’+ Tape Measure
• 1 ¼” Spud Wrench
• 50’ Tape Measure
• Drift Pin
• #9 Kleins
• 4 to 6 lb Hammer
• Line up Bars (2)
• Large Wedges (2)
• Rain Coat
• Rain Boots