Rigger Certified

Zachry Group•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

Riggers are responsible for lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials. They inspect rigging equipment and plan or assist with lift planning, considering load weight, equipment capacity, and other information needed to safely move heavy loads. They attach loads with slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and related equipment, signal equipment operators during lifts, and guide loads during lifting and positioning. The role may require climbing structures and working at heights in excess of 300 feet. Riggers also act as safety observers during equipment lifts, tie guide ropes around loads, assist with stabilizing loads before detachment, remove rigging equipment after lifts, and place or remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment. The position has no direct reports but may occasionally oversee helpers and laborers and provides them with positional and expertise authority. The work involves substantial standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, climbing, and working outdoors in changing weather. Employees may lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds and use arms and hands to handle objects, materials, controls, and tools with up to 70 ft-lbs of pressure. Required personal protective equipment includes items such as a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, masks or respirators, safety vest, gloves, and leather work boots. A computer is not required. Hiring requirements include a background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical, Safety Council training, and site-specific training.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Journeyman Rigger.
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
Must have or be able to successfully complete the NCCO/NCCER Rigging assessment.
Must meet all physical requirements and be able to work at heights, including heights in excess of 300 feet.
Must have all required tools and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities.
Knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
Teamwork and effective communication skills with coworkers and other work-related contacts.
Basic knowledge of heavy industrial construction processes.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve issues, including safety risks.
Knowledge of proper hand signals for communicating with equipment operators.
Knowledge of lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
Must hold an NCCER certification for Rigging.
Basic transportation knowledge concerning moving equipment and loads between locations.
Arithmetic knowledge sufficient to plan a lift.
Willingness to follow company directives and safety procedures.
Must hold NCCCO Rigger Level I and NCCCO Rigger Level II certifications and NCCER Industrial Rigging certification.
Must complete a background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical, Safety Council training, and site-specific training.

Nice To Haves

Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

Responsibilities

Act as a safety observer on equipment lifts.
Inspect rigging equipment.
Plan or assist in planning lifts, including consideration of load weight and equipment and lifting capacities.
Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Tie rope around loads to guide them during lifting and positioning.
Signal equipment operators with directional or placement instructions during lifts.
Guide loads during lifting and positioning.
Climb structures to guide and position loads.
Assist with connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from equipment.
Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
Occasionally oversee helper and labor positions.