Advanced Rigger at Bengal Transportation Services LLC Geismar, LA

Bengal Transportation Services LLC; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bengal Transportation Services LLC in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Rigger A to safely prepare loads for moving, using hand and power tools, and to attach rigging with basic knots and configurations.

The role requires NCCER/NCCCO certification, the ability to read weights, balance, and measurements, and occasional travel to support hoisting and crane operations with strict adherence to safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Nationally accredited third-party certification (NCCER, NCCCO) is required.
• Experience with rigging, hoisting and load movement is essential.
• Ability to read weights, balance & measurements and use related math.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rigging for safety and reliability before hoisting or lifting.
• Aligns, levels and anchors cranes and equipment.
• Identify lift points and assemble supporting structures and rigging.

Skills

Rigging

Load securing

Hand tools

Power tools

Team communication

Math applications

Education

NCCER/NCCCO certification

Tools

Pulleys and blocks

Bolts and clamps

Rope & rigging gear

Job description

Job Description Job Description

From rigging to logistics, cranes to careers, we believe precision and purpose go hand in hand. Join a team that values safety, supports growth, and gets the job done right.

The Rigger "A" properly fastens loads to prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools in order to meet industry & company regulated rules, policies and procedures.

The Rigger "A" attaches pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, using bolts and clamps, and controls movement of heavy equipment.

The Rigger "A" holds a 3rd party accredited certification (NCCER/NCCCO) and reports to the Dispatcher or Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspect rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting or lifting
• Aligns, levels and anchors cranes and equipment
• Identify lift points
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear
• Identify & attach rigging with basic knowledge of hitch configuration, capabilities & basic knots; attach load to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving using hand and power tools
• Connects pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, with bolts, shackles and clamps
• Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of component parts
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
• Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoist, to move or support materials, steel, concrete, etc.
• Signals or gives verbal directions to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety or workers and materials
• Understanding of math applications; weights, balance & measurements
• Some travel required

*EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATION* Nationally accredited, third-party certification (NCCER, NCCCO)

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics listed below are representative of those that must be met by the Rigger "A" to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; regularly required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee may regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Daily, weekly yard walks as needed for equipment verification, key measurements, axle loads, weighing may be required of this position
• May be required to wear respirator occasionally
• May be asked to perform function in or near a nuclear power plant, petrochemical plant or other active facility

Job Location-Louisiana