Crane Rigging Assistant: Hoisting & Setup

Able Too Work; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Crane Rigging Assistant in Sulphur, LA to assist with rigging, loading and unloading materials and coordinating with crane operators on site. The role emphasizes safety, proper use of rigging gear, and assisting with crane setup and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of industrial construction experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety protocols on busy work sites.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Riggers and others to perform job tasks.
• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropers, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches loads with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chain to crane hook.
• Relays directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and materials handles, using land signals, loudspeaker or telephone.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Assists in setup, assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Crane Rigging Assistant in Sulphur, LA to assist with rigging, loading and unloading materials and coordinating with crane operators on site. The role emphasizes safety, proper use of rigging gear, and assisting with crane setup and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of industrial construction experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety protocols on busy work sites.