Lead Rigger — Plan & Execute Multi‑Crane Lifts

Sims HD Heavy Duty Moving Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SimsHD Heavy Moving Solutions in Tampa, FL is hiring across four levels of riggers from apprentice to lead rigger. You’ll learn rigging hardware, safety practices, and operate gantries, hydraulic jacks, and forklifts on industrial sites.

This role emphasizes safety, certification pursuit (NCCCO, OSHA 10/30), and mentorship, with opportunities to advance to Crew Lead and Supervisor as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow safe rigging practices.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to yard and sites.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
• Ability to meet site-specific access requirements (such as TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Rig, lift, move and set heavy industrial equipment and machinery safely.
• Select, inspect and maintain rigging hardware.
• Operate machinery-moving equipment such as gantries, hydraulic jacks, skates and forklifts.
• Signal crane and hoist operators using standard hand signals and radio communication.
• Help prepare loads for transport and secure them with chains, binders and straps.
• Take part in job hazard analyses and pre-lift meetings, and follow every lift plan.
• Communicate clearly with crew members, crane operators, drivers, Dispatch and customers.
• At senior levels: build lift plans, plan critical and multi‑crane lifts, lead crews, and mentor and train other riggers.

Skills

Rigging operations

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Communication

OSHA 10/30 familiarity

Tools

NCCCO Rigger I/II

TWIC

CDL Class A (preferred)

Job description

SimsHD Heavy Moving Solutions in Tampa, FL is hiring across four levels of riggers from apprentice to lead rigger. You’ll learn rigging hardware, safety practices, and operate gantries, hydraulic jacks, and forklifts on industrial sites.

This role emphasizes safety, certification pursuit (NCCCO, OSHA 10/30), and mentorship, with opportunities to advance to Crew Lead and Supervisor as you gain experience.