Rigger Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Typically three or more years of documented field experience.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, document and plan work, and perform work activities independently.
• Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
• Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Ability to picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
• Ability to evaluate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines; job functions are performed under immediate supervision and typically do not require independent judgment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment and use basic rigging knowledge to raise and place structural-steel members.
• Fasten steel members to hoist cables using chain, cable, or rope.
• Signal hoisting-equipment operators to lift and place steel members.
• Guide members into position using tag lines.
• Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while they are supported by a hoisting device.
• Move members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools.
• Align bolt holes using drift pins or spud wrenches and verify vertical and horizontal alignment using a plumb bob and level.
• Bolt aligned members in place until they can be permanently bolted or welded.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development supporting career advancement