Rigger

Southway Crane & Rigging • South Fulton, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southway Crane & Rigging is seeking an experienced full-time Rigger for its Atlanta Branch. The Rigger will ensure safety first, assist the crane operator with job tasks, rigging operations, and hand signals for safe load lifting. This role also involves loading and securing equipment such as spreader bars, mats, and counterweights, driving trucks to job locations, and adhering to all State and Federal laws, as well as safety and environmental policies on job sites. Southway offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and opportunities for overtime.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of rigging experience required
• Advanced Rigger certification required

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driving experience preferred

Responsibilities

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are.
• Assists the crane operator in the proper set-up of the equipment.
• Assists the crane operator in the maintenance of the crane and accessory equipment. (i.e. pickup trucks, haul trucks, trailers, etc.)
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Utilizes proper hand signals during all operations of the crane.
• Properly secures equipment to the trailer before operating truck.
• Inspects truck and trailer and fills out truck inspection report before operating the vehicle.
• Turns in inspection report to the proper supervisor.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing on the truck and/or trailers to the shop technician or a supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of the chains, boomer, and straps assigned to the truck and reports to supervisor of missing equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs maintenance on chains, boomer, and straps.
• Documents and turns in all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment to the proper supervisor.
• Monitors the annual State inspection and State license plates and reports to the supervisor one month in advance before the expiration date.
• Reports to Dispatcher immediately on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• health benefits
• paid vacation
• per diem
• opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed