Rigger Helper (COLA HORN BC)

Southern Industrial Constructors•Columbia, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking Rigging Helpers to work from its Columbia, South Carolina office at various jobsites in the surrounding area. Candidates must be willing to travel, and significant travel may be required. The role involves assisting with rigging and hoisting operations, coordinating the movement of equipment and materials, and identifying and responding to unsafe conditions. Regular attendance is required. Employees will be considered for benefits and paid time off after three months. The position may involve work in offices, shops, busy traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties. Conditions can include frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibration, and adverse weather. The work can be strenuous and requires safely accessing elevated areas and confined spaces, using tools and equipment, and working in a range of physical positions.

Requirements

Skilled in written and verbal communication.
Willingness to travel to jobsites in the surrounding area; significant travel may be required.
Able to effectively use all required personal protective equipment.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to safely operate the equipment and tools involved in the work.
Able to safely access property areas, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, elevated positions, and confined spaces.
Able to meet strenuous physical demands, including standing for long periods, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, working on ladders and in personnel lifts and workboats, and working in awkward body positions.
Complete required SIC safety and general job training and follow SIC and customer safety and quality 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 using grappling devices such as loops, wires, and chains.
Direct crane operators during hoisting and load movement using hand signals, loudspeakers, or telephones.
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 measurable or checkable standards.
Detect, recognize, and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as required.
Complete required safety and general job training and observe SIC and customer safety and quality processes and procedures.