CDL - Rigger

The Prolift Rigging Company; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

ProLift Rigging is seeking a CDL‑A licensed rigger to support crane operations. You will handle rigging, signals, and setup, ensuring safe lifting of loads under DOT regulations.

The role requires maintaining equipment, reporting issues, and coordinating with crane operators in a fast-paced, on-site environment. The ideal candidate has proven rigging experience, strong mechanical reasoning, is comfortable with travel, and can pass drug/background checks.

Qualifications

• Rigging experience required ( cranes, rigging lines, hoist, and pulling gear).
• Strong mechanical reasoning and math perception for weights and balance.
• Knowledge of crane signaling and safe rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Operates within DOT laws and regulations.
• Represents the company professionally.
• Assists the crane operator in maintenance of crane and accessory equipment (trucks, trailers, etc.).
• Assists with proper setup/teardown of equipment.
• Inspects trucks and trailers; completes inspection reports.
• Reports mechanical defects to shop or supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of chains, boomer, and straps; reports shortages.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains rigging gear.
• Ensures safety during hoisting moves and signaling.

Skills

Rigging experience

Crane hand signals

Mechanical reasoning

Mathematics/applications

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture.

OUR PURPOSE

To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth.

OUR MISSION

To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment.

Best is:

• Loyal and growing customers that consider us the best.
• Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission.
• Esteemed by the participants in our industry.
• High return on capital.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Safety - Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property.
• Focus - Focus on the potential of our customers and fellow teammates, working for their success as if our success is on the line.
• Ingenuity - Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that make us better.
• Superintend - take seriously the opportunity to wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others.
• Respect - Soberly respect others and the work we do. Both matters.
• Diligence - Remember that any meaningful goal is achieved through dogged persistence and staying engaged.
• Teamwork - We are a team that needs each members' contribution to achieve our mission.

JOB SUMMARY

The PLR CDL/Rigger supports the crane operators on job tasks before, during, and following during the operation of the crane. Provides rigging operation and hand signals to ensure safe lifting of the load.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates within DOT laws and regulations.
• Represents the company professionally.
• Assists the crane operator in the maintenance of the crane and accessory equipment. (i.e., pickup trucks, haul trucks, trailers, etc.)
• Assists the crane operator in the proper set-up/tear-down of the equipment.
• Inspects truck and trailer and fills out truck inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the proper supervisor.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing on the truck and/or trailers to the shop technician or a supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of the chains, boomer, and straps assigned to the truck and reports to the supervisor of missing equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs maintenance on chains, boomer, and straps.
• Monitors the annual State inspection and State license plates and reports to the supervisor one month in advance before the expiration date.
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles, and clamps.
• Cleans and dresses machines and surfaces of 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, and concrete.
• Selects gears, cables, and shackles according to load size, facilities, and work schedule.
• Signals or gives direction to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Inspects rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting.
• Individuals will be expected to complete ProLift Specific, Regulatory and Identified Equipment training through our internal LMS system.
• Individuals may be asked/required to complete 3rd party and customer required training to gain on-site access.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program that pays for performance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Other additional personal and professional benefits are available.

Required Qualifications

• Clean MVR required
• General Crane’s knowledge
• Must have excellent mechanical reasoning.
• Good perception of math applications, weights, measurement, and balance
• Must be flexible with your schedule, able to travel, and able to work overtime.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Rigging experience required
• Knowledge of crane hand signals required.
• Flexibility to travel is a must, which may include weekends and overnight stays.
• Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability
• Must pass a drug test and background check

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CDL – CLASS A required
• OSHA 10-preferred
• NCCCO Rigger a plus

Education

• HS diploma or equivalent

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran