CDL Rigger

Careerweb; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401(k)

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Other additional personal and/professs

Job summary

ProLift Rigging in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a CDL/Rigger to support crane operators on job sites, performing rigging operations, signaling and ensuring safe lifts.

You will inspect equipment, maintain rigging gear, follow DOT rules, and assist with setup and teardown while traveling as needed. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Clean MVR required.
• General Crane's knowledge.
• Excellent mechanical reasoning.
• Good perception of math, weights, measurement and balance.
• Flexible schedule, able to travel and work overtime.
• Must lift 75 lbs and have rigging experience.
• Knowledge of crane hand signals required.
• Willingness to travel, including weekends and overnight stays.
• Strong communication and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates within DOT laws and regulations.
• Represents the company professionally.
• Assists the crane operator in maintenance of crane and equipment.
• Assists with proper setup/teardown of equipment.
• Inspects truck and trailer; completes inspection reports.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing to supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of chains, boomer, and straps; reports shortages.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains rigging gear.
• Monitors state inspections and license plates; notifies ahead of expiration.
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures.
• Cleans and dresses machines and surfaces of parts.
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through confined spaces.
• Dismantles and stores rigging equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines and hoists to move materials.
• Selects gears, cables, and shackles according to load.
• Signals or directs workers during hoisting for safety.
• Inspects rigging for safety and reliability prior to lifting.
• Completes required ProLift and third-party training for access.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging experience

Rigging hand signals

Mechanical reasoning

Math understanding

Travel flexibility

Overtime capable

Team communication

Heavy lifting

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

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Must pass a drug test and background check

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran