Rigger

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Plan, lay out, and install all necessary rigging components for safely lifting and installing equipment, machinery, and materials in accordance with all plans, specification, codes and industry standards.

Must know how to select, attach, and use appropriate slings, cables, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, wires, and straps to safely accomplish all lifts.

Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.

Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.

Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.

Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.

Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.

High proficiency in all related trade mathematics.

Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.

Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Lift and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Job Requirements

Must have a minimum of three years (level I), four years (level II), five years (level III) and six plus years (level Sr.) experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the ironworker trade.

Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.

Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Possess current rigger license or certification as required by local, state, or federal law or regulation.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.

on an occasional basis

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures

May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)

Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.

May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

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