Rigger Foreman

Landwehr Construction•St Cloud, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Landwehr Construction, Inc. is seeking a Rigger Foreman to oversee field crews, ensure safety, and manage job completion. This union role, dispatched from the St. Cloud office, involves working outdoors on various job sites with variable start and end times. The company is a fifth-generation, diverse construction firm operating primarily in the Midwest.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years rigging and Versa lift experience preferred.
Ability to operate all models of mobile, telescopic, truck mounted/boom truck, rough terrain, and crawler cranes.
Basic knowledge of rigging procedures to ensure safety during heavy lifts.
Strong understanding of crane functions and limitations, assembly and disassembly procedures.
Ability to observe load hookup to determine safety of load.
Ability to assemble rigging to safely lift and move equipment or material.
Ability to select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
Ability to attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
Ability to give directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, or radio while guiding crane operators as objects are being moved and set into place.
Knowledge of where to attach the hooks, chains, and cables to lift a load safely.
Ability to visually inspect rigging to ensure safety and reliability by checking tag for current inspection date.
Ability to dismantle, account for, and properly store rigging equipment after job.
Ability to make sure all safety requirements are always met.
Ability to maintain clean company equipment surfaces and component parts.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Ability to lubricate moving parts of heavy equipment.
Ability to change oil in machine reservoirs; clean and replace oil filters as needed.
Ability to ensure that automatic lubrication equipment operates correctly.
Ability to fill automatic dispensers, oil cans, and oil cups.
Ability to complete logs, reports, or other documentation related to the installation, replacement, modification, or changing of machine parts and attachments.
Ability to remove superfluous oil and grease from machinery, tools, and floor.
Compliance with applicable federal, state, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding health, safety, and environmental protection.
Willingness to travel overnight at times.
Thorough understanding of machines and tools being used.
Ability and willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment and place safety as the top priority.
Ability to give and take instructions both verbally and written.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to work well with others.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Ability to promote positive employee relations and treat all employees with dignity and respect.
Ability to be an open, honest, and consistent communicator providing timely information for the good of the organization.
Ability to display professional manners when dealing with fellow crew members, customers, and outside agencies at all times.
Ability to lift, push or pull 80 lbs. on a regular basis.
Ability to exert yourself physically on a continuous basis throughout shift.
Mental and physical dexterity to make quick, repeated movements and decisions.

Nice To Haves

2+ years rigging and Versa lift experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the field crew.
Ensure safety is the top priority.
Take responsibility for job completion.
Communicate with office staff for scheduling and progress purposes.
Operate all models of mobile, telescopic, truck mounted/boom truck, rough terrain, and crawler cranes.
Perform basic rigging procedures to ensure safety during heavy lifts.
Understand crane functions and limitations, assembly and disassembly procedures.
Observe load hookup to determine safety of load.
Assemble rigging to safely lift and move equipment or material.
Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
Give directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, or radio while guiding crane operators as objects are being moved and set into place.
Determine where to attach the hooks, chains, and cables to lift a load safely.
Visually inspect rigging to ensure safety and reliability by checking tag for current inspection date.
Dismantle, account for, and properly store rigging equipment after job.
Ensure all safety requirements are always met.
Maintain clean company equipment surfaces and component parts (e.g., crane, or equipment).
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Lubricate moving parts of heavy equipment.
Change oil in machine reservoirs; clean and replace oil filters as needed.
Ensure that automatic lubrication equipment operates correctly.
Fill automatic dispensers, oil cans, and oil cups.
Complete logs, reports, or other documentation related to the installation, replacement, modification, or changing of machine parts and attachments.
Remove superfluous oil and grease from machinery, tools, and floor.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding health, safety, and environmental protection.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel overnight at times.