Tower Crane Rigger

Pagnotta Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tower Crane Rigger to join their team in Edmonton. This role offers year-round, full-time work with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. The ideal candidate will assist the crane operator in safely lifting and moving materials while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. With opportunities for advancement and employer-paid training, this position is perfect for those who take initiative and pride in their work. Join a company that values quality and teamwork while building a successful future in construction.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Travel insurance

RRSP matching up to 4%

Employer-paid training

Apprenticeship sponsorship

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and have authorization to work in Canada.
• Knowledge of hand signals and radios is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the tower crane operator with lifting and moving materials safely.
• Inspect rigging equipment and secure loads appropriately.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good vision

Good math skills

Safe work ethic

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Knowledge of hand signals and radios

Education

WHMIS 2015

CSTS

Fall Protection ticket

Rigging Course

Job description

CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES

Pagnotta Inc. is a mid-sized, full-service provider of concrete, construction, and tower crane and hoist services with job sites located throughout Western Canada. We provide value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. To learn more, visit www.pagnotta.ca.

We are currently seeking a Tower Crane Rigger for our Edmonton, AB location.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings
• Year-round, full-time work
• Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions are regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard, and take pride in producing quality work
• Employer-paid training
• Apprenticeship sponsorship

Responsibilities/Duties

• 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 on site for loading and offloading
• Inspect rigging equipment
• Rig in decks and fly tables

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in English is a must
• Authorization to work in Canada
• Good vision
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge of hand signals and radios
• Excellent communication in English required
• Good math skills
• Safe work ethic

Working Conditions

• Working at heights
• Work weeks are typically 6 days per week, Monday to Saturday (10-12 hours per day)
• 7:00 am start but can vary from site to site
• Two paid 15-minute breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day
• Exposure to cold/hot weather. Appropriate dress required for weather conditions
• Exposure to hazards such as heights, power tools, slips, falls, falling objects, sharp hand tools
• Ability to stand, crouch, and kneel for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Educational Requirements

• WHMIS 2015 (can provide)
• CSTS (can provide)
• Fall Protection ticket
• Rigging Course

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Internet Publishing