Rigger W/ CDL

Full Time

Morgan Industrial

Dallas, TX 

SUMMARY

The Rigger W/CDL position completes a variety of level rigging skills, operates tractor-trailers and other equipment, supports operations by moving objects, installing and dismantling equipment, and obtains the necessary skills of the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED…

• Assists in yard
• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Riggers with CDL: Conducts pre and post-trips and drives tractors and trailers in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

JOB DUTIES

• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required.
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment uses and follows procedures (IE procedure for equipment placement on trailers for loading and off-loading; equipment tie-down procedures
• Learns and understand tools required for the job and the purpose of the tools.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Works out of town, on weekends, and works overtime as needed.
• Keeps a flexible schedule and is able to travel (up to 50% of the time).
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety.
• Reads and creates drawings and lifting plans.
• Completed necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
• Uses basic and advanced rigging techniques.
• Dismantles and stores rigging equipment after use.
• When released by the foreman or at the end of the day, checks with Dispatch for more duties.
• Uses job-appropriate PPE.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
• Performs all duties to the best of their ability, faithfully, intellectually, safely in the best interest of the company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Holds a Valid CDL.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• Familiarity with DOT Federal and State regulations.
• Ability to tie equipment down per the DOT requirements.
• Clean MVR