Rigger/Millwright - West Sacramento, CA

Lawson Drayage Inc•West Sacramento, CA

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for experienced Riggers/Heavy Machinery Movers. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. Looking at candidates that have a general understanding of heavy equipment rigging, rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other equipment to move machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
Ability to navigate computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to lift/maneuver heavy equipment
Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
Must be able to work at heights
Must be able to work in noisy environments

Nice To Haves

Must have high level of mechanical aptitude
Solid work ethic and enjoy working on a team
Valid driver’s license with promotional opportunities available to employees who obtain a class A CDL
Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry

Responsibilities

Inspect and prepare loads to be moved
Heavy lifting
Determine proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
Select the appropriate rigging equipment and inspect before each use
Prepare rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
Load and unload semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
Use proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
Determine weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
Uncrate materials using power tools
Wrap, band, and pack equipment
Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
Break down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
Ongoing inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
Ensure compliance with state and company safety procedures