Crane Safety Spotter & Rigging Assistant

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations in Tea, SD is seeking a skilled crane and rigging assistant to assemble metal cabinets, enclosures, bases and related components. You will read instructions, use hand and power tools, and coordinate with the crane operator to move loads safely.

This role emphasizes safety, regular training, and teamwork; forklift experience is a plus, as is experience around bridge cranes and rigging. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience around bridge cranes and advanced rigging.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, tape measure, grinders and saws safely.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Good judgment and ability to work with others.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate metal cabinets, enclosures, bases, and other components.
• Assist the crane operator by providing clear and precise signals for crane movements.
• Monitor the work area to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Guide load positioning to ensure safe, accurate movement.
• Maintain communication with crane operator and team for coordinated operations.
• Perform pre-operation inspections of rigging and lifting equipment.

Skills

Rigging experience

Bridge cranes

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Grinders

Saws

Forklift

Job description

Harvard Integrations in Tea, SD is seeking a skilled crane and rigging assistant to assemble metal cabinets, enclosures, bases and related components. You will read instructions, use hand and power tools, and coordinate with the crane operator to move loads safely.

This role emphasizes safety, regular training, and teamwork; forklift experience is a plus, as is experience around bridge cranes and rigging. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.