Rigger Helper (RAL ST)

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking Rigging Helpers to work out of its Raleigh, North Carolina office at various job sites in the surrounding area. Candidates must be willing to travel, and significant travel may be required. Hired candidates will be considered for benefits and paid time off after three months. The role supports rigging and hoisting work by selecting and setting up rigging equipment, attaching loads, coordinating load movements, and communicating directions to crane operators. The position requires regular attendance, completion of required safety and general job training, and compliance with company and customer safety and quality procedures. Work may take place in offices, shops, traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties, with exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather. The work involves strenuous physical activity, use of required personal protective equipment, and safely accessing elevated areas and confined spaces.

Requirements

Skilled in written and verbal communication.
Willingness to travel; significant travel may be required.
Able to effectively use all required personal protective equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to safely access property, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, elevated positions, and confined spaces.
Able to safely operate involved equipment and tools.
Able to stand for long periods, bend consistently, work in confined spaces with limited access, work on ladders and in personnel lifts and workboats, and work in awkward body positions.
Able to meet the strenuous physical demands required to perform the essential functions safely.
Complete all safety and general job training required by SIC and observe SIC and customer safety and quality processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves based on the weight and size of loads.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
Attach loads to crane hooks with grappling devices such as loops, wires, and chains.
Direct crane operators during hoisting and load movement using hand signals, a loudspeaker, or a telephone to help ensure worker and material safety.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.
Coordinate equipment and material movement according to visual signals and directions.
Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
Detect, recognize, and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
Maintain regular attendance.
Complete required safety and general job training and follow SIC and customer safety and quality procedures.
Perform other duties as required.