Rigger (Memphis Branch)

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry, with a nationwide reputation for solving problems and a growing network of over 60 branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Aligns, levels, and anchors cranes and equipment
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear
• Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles, and clamps
• Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of component parts
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
• Dismantles, maintains, and stores rigging equipment
• Manipulates rigging lines and hoists to move or support materials, steel, and concrete
• Selects gears, cables, and shackles according to load size, facilities, and work schedule
• Signals or gives direction to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Tests rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting

Requirements

• Excellent mechanical reasoning
• Good perception of math applications, weights, measurement, and balance
• Flexible schedule; ability to travel and work overtime
• Must pass drug test, fit-for-duty assessment, and background check
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Benefits

• Strong team culture valuing Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose
• Constant opportunity for career growth and professional development through a nationwide network of over 60 branch locations