Heavy Rigging Technician | Lift, Set & Move Big Loads

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart in Memphis, TN is seeking skilled riggers to align, rig, and operate cranes and hoisting equipment. You will assemble gear, perform safety checks, and coordinate movements in tight spaces, ensuring safe handling of heavy loads.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical reasoning, math sense, travel flexibility, and pass required safety checks. A team-oriented role with a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical reasoning.
• Strong perception of math, weights, measurement, and balance.
• Willing to travel and work overtime.
• Drug test, fitness for duty, and background check required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manipulates rigging lines to move or support materials, steel and concrete.
• Selects gears, cables and shackles according to load size and schedule.
• Signals or directs workers during hoisting to ensure safety.

Job description

Barnhart in Memphis, TN is seeking skilled riggers to align, rig, and operate cranes and hoisting equipment. You will assemble gear, perform safety checks, and coordinate movements in tight spaces, ensuring safe handling of heavy loads.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical reasoning, math sense, travel flexibility, and pass required safety checks. A team-oriented role with a culture of safety and continuous improvement.