Heavy Industrial Rigger

Accelera; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Moving & Rigging in Taylors, SC is seeking dedicated Riggers for our heavy-haul projects. Applicants should have background in construction, heavy trucking, crane work, or rigging and be prepared for a physically active role with significant travel.

You will assist with general labor, operate skid steers and forklifts, secure loads, inspect rigging gear, and support safe hoisting operations while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality on outdoor sites.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years experience in heavy rigging, construction, crane operation or trucking.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• English fluency required for safety certifications on restricted sites.
• Clear criminal history and consent to random drug screening.
• Schedule requires 75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with general labor duties.
• Operate skid steers and forklifts to support site operations.
• Secure loads to rigging gear for hoisting and relocation.
• Provide clear directions to team during hoisting to maintain safety.
• Inspect rigging gear for integrity and safety.
• Perform strenuous physical tasks and material handling.
• Use various tools to complete technical tasks.

Skills

Heavy rigging

Construction

Crane operation

Trucking

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Located in Taylors, SC, Edwards Moving & Rigging is currently looking for dedicated and skilled Riggers to become part of our expanding workforce. Your contributions will be vital to our heavy-haul, lifting, and rigging projects, where you will uphold our commitment to top-tier safety, quality, and operational excellence. We are searching for individuals with a background in construction, heavy trucking, crane work, or rigging who are prepared for a physically active role that involves significant travel.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist the crew by carrying out essential general labor duties.
• Utilize machinery such as skid steers and forklifts to support site operations.
• Secure loads to rigging gear for hoisting and relocation, utilizing both manual and powered equipment.
• Provide clear verbal or visual guidance to team members during hoisting to help maintain a secure work environment.
• Verify the integrity and safety of all rigging gear through routine testing and inspections.
• Support project success by performing strenuous physical activities, such as balancing, climbing, and material handling.
• Utilize a variety of precision, power, and manual tools to complete technical tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Between one and five years of professional background in heavy rigging, construction, crane operation, or the trucking sector.
• Background in welding is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in reading and speaking English is required to successfully complete safety certifications for restricted sites like nuclear facilities.
• Candidates must possess a clear criminal history and participate in consistent, random substance screening.
• A commitment to a schedule that requires 75% travel is necessary.

Physical Requirements and Setting

• Work is conducted in outdoor settings subject to changing weather patterns.
• Capability to consistently lift and move 50 lbs.