Crane Rigger - Trainee (Belfield, ND)

ND Energy Services•Belfield, ND

12d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Crane Rigger Trainee is an inexperienced applicant who learns and performs tasks on a crane. The trainee assists with inspections and configures cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, and blocks according to the weight and size of loads being moved. This full-time role works outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, wind, and rain. Long hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess organization and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work with a team.
Must be able to lift 100 lbs and handle physically demanding work.
Must be clean-shaven.
Must be able to communicate orally and through basic written communication.
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool.
Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.
Must arrange reliable transportation to and from work.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Weekend work and long hours may be required as job duties demand.

Nice To Haves

Class A or B CDL preferred.
Previous crane rigger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Align, level, and anchor machines.
Attach loads to rigging supports or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and booms, using bolts and clamps.
Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
Select cables, pulleys, winches, and other gear based on load weights and sizes.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to help ensure the safety of workers and materials.
Attend and participate in safety meetings.
Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver them over, under, or around obstacles.
Understand and comply with company, customer, health and safety policies, and other required regulations.
Report all incidents immediately.
Perform other duties as directed by management.