Entry-Level Riggers

HotFoot Recruiters; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring an Entry-Level Rigger to support equipment movement and installation for a large-scale data center project in the Dallas and Austin, TX areas. This on-site, full-time position is ideal for dependable candidates seeking hands-on rigging experience.

This role requires comfortable physical work, the ability to learn rigging procedures, and strict adherence to safety instructions in a fast-paced environment. Reliable transportation to Dallas/Austin sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, warehouse, moving, general labor or equipment handling is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn rigging, equipment movement and data center installation procedures.
• Comfortable performing physical work (standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling).
• Able to follow directions carefully and work safely around heavy equipment.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Comfortable in active construction, industrial, or data center environments.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Reliable transportation to project sites in the Dallas/Austin areas.
• OSHA 10 is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist rigging teams with unloading, staging, moving, and positioning equipment.
• Help prepare work areas, equipment paths, and staging zones.
• Support movement of racks, cabinets, and other equipment under direction from experienced riggers and leads.
• Assist with unpacking, protective material removal, cleanup, and debris management.
• Help inspect equipment for visible damage and report concerns to leads.
• Support basic documentation tasks such as equipment labels, serial numbers, and tracking records.
• Follow instructions from Head Riggers, Experienced Riggers, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow all site PPE requirements.
• Help keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Perform additional general labor, rigging support, and equipment movement duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical labor

Team orientation

Job description

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring Entry-Level Riggers to support equipment movement and installation activities for a large-scale data center / industrial equipment installation project in the Dallas and Austin, TX areas.

This is a hands‑on role ideal for dependable candidates who are comfortable with physical work, willing to learn rigging and equipment movement procedures, and able to follow safety instructions in a fast‑paced project environment.

Position: Entry‑Level Rigger

Location: Dallas, TX and Austin, TX Areas | On‑Site

Type: Full‑Time | Project‑Based / Contract

Pay Rate: $24/hr

Schedule: Full‑Time | Schedule subject to project needs

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Assist rigging teams with unloading, staging, moving, and positioning equipment.
• Help prepare work areas, equipment paths, and staging zones.
• Support movement of racks, cabinets, and other equipment under direction from experienced riggers and leads.
• Assist with unpacking, protective material removal, cleanup, and debris management.
• Help inspect equipment for visible damage and report concerns to leads.
• Support basic documentation tasks such as equipment labels, serial numbers, and tracking records.
• Follow instructions from Head Riggers, Experienced Riggers, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow all site PPE requirements.
• Help keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Perform additional general labor, rigging support, and equipment movement duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous construction, warehouse, moving, general labor, manufacturing, installation, or equipment handling experience preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn rigging, equipment movement, and data center installation procedures.
• Comfortable performing physical work, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling during the shift.
• Able to follow directions carefully and work safely around heavy equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Comfortable working in active construction, industrial, or data center environments.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Reliable transportation to project sites in the Dallas/Austin areas.
• OSHA 10 is a plus, but not required.