Lead Rigging Specialist - Heavy Lifts at Heights

Zachry Group; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking experienced Riggers to lift and move heavy equipment and materials at job sites. You will inspect rigging, plan lifts, attach loads, and signal crane operators to execute precise placement.

Candidates should have a strong safety mindset, be able to work at heights, and provide reliable transportation and tools. Responsibilities include acting as safety observer, inspecting equipment, planning lifts, and guiding loads with signals while maintaining strict adherence to

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger.
• Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging.
• Must meet all physical requirements.
• Ability to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect all rigging equipment.
• Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
• Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Guides load during lift and positioning.
• Climb structures to guide and position load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

NCCER Rigging certification

NCCCO certification for Rigging

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking experienced Riggers to lift and move heavy equipment and materials at job sites. You will inspect rigging, plan lifts, attach loads, and signal crane operators to execute precise placement.

Candidates should have a strong safety mindset, be able to work at heights, and provide reliable transportation and tools. Responsibilities include acting as safety observer, inspecting equipment, planning lifts, and guiding loads with signals while maintaining strict adherence to