General Foreman Rigging

Zachry Group•Roxboro, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Foreman Rigging position involves overseeing multiple rigging crews, each led by foreman supervisors. Key responsibilities include acting as a safety observer during equipment lifts, inspecting all rigging equipment, and actively participating in the planning and execution of lifts. This includes attaching loads using various rigging equipment, guiding loads during lifting and positioning, and detaching loads upon completion. The role requires working at significant heights (over 300 ft) and in various weather conditions, necessitating adherence to all company directives and safety procedures. The General Foreman will also be responsible for communicating effectively with equipment operators and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment.

Requirements

Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger/ Crane Operator.
2+ years in supervision positions.
Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.
Must be able to pass successfully Zachry Motor vehicles authorization.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
Must be able to work at heights more than 300 ft.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
Must be a team player and have effective communication skills in dealing with co-workers and any other work-related contacts.
Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire date.
Must have basic transportation knowledge regarding moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
Must be able to work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.
NCCCO Rigger Certification.

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 use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
Signal Equipment Operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
Guides load during lift and positioning.
Climb structures to guide and position load.
Assist in connecting or stabilizing load prior to detaching load from equipment.
Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.