Rigger

Pagnotta Industries, Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Rigger to assist with crane operations and ensure safe material handling. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience, along with a Fall Protection ticket. The position includes competitive wage, employer-paid health benefits, and opportunities for growth within the organization. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and demonstrate a positive attitude towards safety.

Benefits

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Travel insurance

RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of tower crane rigging experience is required.
• Fall Protection ticket is mandatory for all applicants.
• CSTS and WHMIS certifications are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lifting, lowering, or moving materials and loads.
• Secure loads with suitable lifting equipment.
• Inspect rigging equipment and crane capacities.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Communication

Manual dexterity

Mechanical skills

Education

Journeyman Tower Crane Operator Certificate or provincial equivalent

Fall Protection ticket

Job description

Do you want to be part of a close-knit, family‑run organization where management appreciates your hard work and values your input? If you’re ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes both personal and professional growth, apply today!

Pagnotta Inc. is a mid‑sized, full‑service provider of structural concrete with job sites located throughout Western Canada. We are dedicated to providing value‑added construction services to our customers by creating successful partnerships throughout the construction process.

We are currently recruiting a Rigger to join our fast‑paced, challenging projects shaping the Metro Vancouver.

Wage

Negotiable, depending on experience

Benefits

• Employer‑paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings
• Opportunities for advancement—wage increases and promotions regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard, and take pride in producing quality work

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures to assist the tower crane operator with lifting, lowering, or moving materials and loads
• Understand lifting and load‑bearing capacities of the tower crane
• Secure loads with suitable lifting equipment
• Communicate with operator via two‑way radio and/or hand signals
• Signal and direct trucks for loading and offloading
• Inspect rigging equipment
• Rig in decks and fly tables
• Inspect crane and calculate capacities
• Fly tables
• Assemble and dismantle
• Perform repairs and maintenance

Working Conditions

• Overtime after 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• One ½‑hour unpaid lunch break per day
• Working at heights
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Positive attitude toward safety
• Punctual and reliable
• Self‑motivated
• Manual dexterity, mechanically inclined, and physically fit

Requirements

• 2–4 years of tower crane rigging experience
• Journeyman Tower Crane Operator Certificate or provincial equivalent (asset)
• Fall Protection ticket (required)
• CSTS and WHMIS (asset)
• Only applicants eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Pagnotta Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.