Rigger

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions  
• Must have or be able to complete successfully the NCCER Rigging assessment.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect all rigging equipment.
• Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
• Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Guides load during lift and positioning.
• Climb structures to guide and position load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training)
• Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Additional Qualification

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

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports; however the position will work closely with and oversee on the occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Required Tools: list to be provided

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.