Heavy Rigging Technician – Lifting, Hoisting & Alignment

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a skilled rigging specialist to align, level, anchor and operate heavy lifting equipment across job sites. You will assemble and install supporting structures, rigging and hoisting gear while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualified candidates have strong mechanical reasoning, good math sense, willingness to travel, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Drug tests and background checks are standard, with overtime possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent mechanical reasoning.
• Good perception of math applications, weights, measurement, and balance.
• Flexible schedule, able to travel and work overtime.
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty assessment, and background check.
• Must be able to lift 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, 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.
• Tests rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Math comprehension

Travel flexibility

Overtime readiness

Drug test

Background check

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a skilled rigging specialist to align, level, anchor and operate heavy lifting equipment across job sites. You will assemble and install supporting structures, rigging and hoisting gear while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualified candidates have strong mechanical reasoning, good math sense, willingness to travel, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Drug tests and background checks are standard, with overtime possible as needed.