Rigger Helper

Bechtel • Sulphur, LA

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About The Position

The Rigger Helper assists riggers with moving loads and setting up, assembling, and disassembling cranes and hoisting equipment. The role involves handling rigging materials and equipment, communicating directions to crane operators, and maintaining tools, supplies, and the work area while following safety procedures. Typically requires at least 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with riggers and others to perform job tasks.
• Loads, transports, and unloads rigging materials and assists in selecting cables, ropers, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of the load.
• Attaches pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms using bolts and clamps.
• Attaches loads to crane hooks with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains.
• Relays directions to crane operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads using hand signals, a loudspeaker, or a telephone to help ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Assists with the setup, assembly, and disassembly of cranes.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, and the work area; restocks supplies and materials as necessary.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed