Rigger Journeyman Cert

MasTec Industrial•MOUNTAIN HOME, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rigger Journeyman sets up rigging for construction projects and/or manufacturing plants. The role works directly at project sites, handling and guiding loads, operating rigging equipment, and supporting safe lifting operations. The position is full-time, typically scheduled for 50 hours per week, with schedule subject to project requirements and travel required up to 90%.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicable rigger training and a certificate from NCCER, NCCCO, or an approved third-party certification body.
Knowledge of MIC health and safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, equipment load charts, and related documents.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
Ability to follow written or oral instructions, work within precise accuracy standards, and follow established procedures.
Ability to obtain certification to operate project-site mobile cranes through evaluation.
Provide safety-toe boots.
Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage, and manufacturers’ load charts and how to interpret them.
Analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with limited supervision.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills sufficient to understand load charts, prepare written orders, and read safety topics.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical work in changing temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Physical ability to use arms, hands, and legs fully; frequently push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Stamina to perform repetitive tasks continuously for several hours.
Ability to work in confined, cluttered, uneven areas and at heights while following fall-protection requirements and using required safety equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.
Ability to maintain balance and work at heights; see and hear well, naturally or with correction; coordinate eyes, hands, and feet; evaluate measurable information; recognize visual details; and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Ability to work different shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to travel up to 90% and be present at project sites, with intermittent travel to the residence of record.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Know and use proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operators.
Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, written instructions, diagrams, measuring tools, plant north, and drawing coordinates.
Understand rigging equipment, capacities, and uses; inspect equipment before use for wear, damage, or deterioration.
Attach slings, chokers, spreader bars, and other rigging to materials, equipment, parts, or assemblies being moved.
Move and position loads using hoists, chain falls, snatch blocks, come-alongs, and other rigging equipment.
Act as a safety observer for equipment lifts and plan or assist with lift pre-planning.
Guide loads during lifts and positioning, signal equipment operators, and climb structures to guide and position loads.
Assist with connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from equipment; detach loads and remove rigging equipment afterward.
Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
Perform daily safety checks and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
Complete required documentation, reporting, and limited office duties.
Work in other crafts as requested, take direction from higher-skilled workers or foremen, and support the project with other assigned tasks.
Communicate problems, material needs, and hazards to the foreman.
Work different shifts and overtime as required, meet production schedules and accuracy standards, and perform all duties safely.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings, set a safe example, follow applicable health and safety guidelines, and maintain a clean work area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choices and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight-management drug discount.
Discounted national gym membership network.
Employee Assistance Program.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan and legal services.
Subsistence may be provided under company policy if the residence of record is at least 60 miles from the project site.
Compensation of $39 per hour, commensurate with experience, with ongoing performance review and merit increases.