Driver / Rigger

barnhart-crane-rigging; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging seeks a qualified Heavy Rigging Specialist to operate within DOT regulations and manage complex lifting tasks. You will pull super loads, perform local and over-the-road hauls, and handle over-dimensional loads with flat, step deck, and double drop configurations.

Responsibilities include aligning, leveling, anchoring cranes, assembling rigging gear, and coordinating safe hoist operations.

Qualifications

• CDL – CLASS A is required.
• Strong mechanical reasoning abilities.
• Good grasp of weights, measurement, and balance.
• Must be flexible with schedule, willing to travel and work overtime.
• Must pass drug test, be fit for duty and pass a background check.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Rigging experience is required.
• Must be flexible to travel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong reasoning ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate within DOT laws and regulations.
• Pulling Super Loads, Local and Over-the-road hauls.
• Pulling over dimensional loads.
• Ability to pull FLAT RGN, Step Deck and Double Drop Loads.
• Aligns, levels and anchors cranes and equipment.
• 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 machine and surfaces of component parts.
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
• Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment.
• Manipulate 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 safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting.

Skills

CDL – CLASS A

Mechanical reasoning

Math and measurement

Balance and weights

Travel flexibility

Overtime readiness

Drug test & background check

Lift 75 lbs

Rigging experience

Communication skills

Reasoning ability

Job description

Description

• Operate within DOT laws and regulations
• Pulling Super Loads, Local and Over-the-road hauls
• Pulling over dimensional loads
• Ability to pull FLAT RGN, Step Deck and Double Drop Loads
• Aligns, levels and anchors cranes and equipment
• 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 machine and surfaces of component parts
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
• Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment
• Manipulate 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 safety of workers and materials
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL – CLASS A required
• 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 pass drug test, fit for duty assessment and background check
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Rigging experience required
• Flexibility to travel is a must
• Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran