Rigger Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Meet the minimum age requirement: be at least 18, or be at least 16 and meet one of the specified education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, the screen-out factor.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical practices.
• Demonstrate ability to use measuring instruments.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Demonstrate ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting ability.
• Meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Describe relevant experience and training in detail in the application; the resume must support the assessment questionnaire responses.
• Work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work if required.
• Complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority if required.
• Occupy government quarters if required.
• Frequently perform heavy physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds and heavier loads with assistance.
• Work in and around power equipment, confined spaces, ships, docks, and elevated or unstable work areas in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work aloft and rig and handle sails.
• Strike yards and topmasts to the deck and send them back aloft.
• Work the capstan.
• Strike and rig blocks and running rigging.
• Tension standing rigging.
• Repair and make running and standing rigging using traditional techniques, including worming, parcelling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring.
• Use care when working with tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents.
• Wear the prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle as an incidental part of the duties when required.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.