Experienced Rigger

TradeWorX; Leechburg (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Dental and vision options

401K option

Company-paid group life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO earned by hours worked

Job summary

TradeWorX is hiring experienced Riggers for heavy machinery moving and industrial rigging work based out of the Leechburg, PA area. The role requires hands-on rigging of equipment and safe lift planning with crane and forklift operators.

Compensation ranges from $27–$32 per hour, with potential overtime. Benefits include health, dental/vision, 401K, life insurance, and PTO. Applicants should be prepared to report to the Leechburg shop before fieldwork and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on rigging or machinery-moving experience.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, forklifts, gantries, machinery movers, and heavy equipment.
• Willingness to travel from the shop to field locations.

Responsibilities

• Rig, lift, move, load/unload, and set heavy machinery and equipment.
• Select and properly use slings, shackles, chains, hoists, come-alongs, spreader bars, jacks, rollers/skates, and related rigging equipment.
• Determine appropriate rigging points and assist with safe lift planning.
• Signal and communicate with crane, forklift, and equipment operators.
• Move and position machinery in tight or difficult work areas.
• Inspect rigging equipment and follow established safety procedures.

Skills

Rigging experience

Machinery moving

Safety-conscious

Team player

Early start availability

Tools

Slings

Shackles

Chains

Hoists

Come-alongs

Spread bars

Jacks

Rollers/skates

Job description

TradeWorX is hiring experienced Riggers for heavy machinery moving and industrial rigging work based out of the Leechburg, PA area. This position is for candidates with hands-on experience safely lifting, moving, loading, unloading, and setting heavy machinery and equipment. Employees will report to the shop before traveling with the crew to field locations.Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX):Health coverage optionsDental and vision options401K optionCompany-paid group life insurancePaid holidays after eligibility requirementsPTO earned by hours workedPay & Overtime:$27–$32/hour based on experienceOvertime may be available depending on project requirementsSchedule:Monday–FridayStart times generally between 5: 00 AM and 7: 00 AMReport to the Leechburg-area shop before traveling to field locationsProject schedules may occasionally require overtime, weekends, or schedule flexibilityJob Duties:Rig, lift, move, load/unload, and set heavy machinery and equipmentSelect and properly use slings, shackles, chains, hoists, come-alongs, spreader bars, jacks, rollers/skates, and related rigging equipmentDetermine appropriate rigging points and assist with safe lift planningSignal and communicate with crane, forklift, and equipment operatorsMove and position machinery in tight or difficult work areasInspect rigging equipment and follow established safety proceduresRequirements:Previous hands-on rigging or machinery-moving experienceWorking knowledge of rigging equipment, capacities, sling angles, center of gravity, and safe lifting practicesAbility to work safely around cranes, forklifts, gantries, machinery movers, and heavy equipmentAbility to perform physical work and travel from the shop to changing field locationsReliable transportation and ability to consistently meet early start timesAbility to complete required background check and drug screenIdeal Candidate:Has proven industrial rigging or machinery-moving experienceUnderstands safe rigging practices and communicates effectively during equipment movesIs dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in changing field environmentsCan work effectively as part of a rigging crew while performing assigned work independently when appropriateHow to Apply:Apply now. Call/text 724-961-8211 or reply with your name, trade, and location.#TradeWorX#WorkWithTheBest#TradeWorX-Pittsburgh