Rigger- Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas. The role involves selecting and attaching rigging components, assembling and disassembling cranes, preparing hoisting equipment, directing crane operators during lifts, and supporting safe handling of loads. The employee is responsible for observing and monitoring compliance with safety rules and maintaining current certifications required by regulations. Other duties may be assigned. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and can involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

NCCER Advanced Rigger certification or NCCCO Gold Card.
Valid TWIC card and driver license.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
Able to meet the visual, hearing, communication, and motor-skill requirements needed to perform job responsibilities safely.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Select cables, ropes, pullups, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of loads to be moved.
Attach pullups and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Assemble and disassemble cranes.
Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices such as loops, wire rope, and chains.
Direct crane operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads using hand signals and radios to protect workers and materials.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Observe and monitor others’ observance of safety rules.
Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.