On‑Site Experienced Rigger – Data Center Moves (Dallas/Austin)

HotFoot Recruiters; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

HotFoot Recruiters is seeking an Experienced Rigger for a large-scale data center and industrial equipment installation project in the Dallas and Austin, TX areas. You will unload, stage, move heavy equipment, assist with inspections, and ensure safe final placement on-site.

Ideal candidates have hands-on rigging or heavy equipment movement experience and can thrive in fast-paced project environments. The role is full-time, on-site, and pays $34/hr with schedule aligned to project needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of rigging or heavy equipment movement experience.
• Experience moving large racks, cabinets, or heavy equipment.
• Familiar with rigging tools, pallet jacks, tugger equipment, dollies.
• Comfortable around heavy loads and following strict safety procedures.
• Able to follow directions from rigging leads and project supervisors.
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail.
• OSHA 10 preferred; forklift or related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading, unpacking, staging, and moving heavy equipment.
• Support safe transport of equipment from staging areas to designated facility locations.
• Use rigging tools, pallet jacks, tugger equipment, and other approved equipment movement tools.
• Help inspect equipment for visible damage before and after transport.
• Follow detailed staging protocols and site movement procedures.
• Assist with tracking serial numbers, equipment documentation, and required records.
• Support final equipment placement, leveling, positioning, and alignment.
• Assist with baying operations and connecting adjacent equipment as required.
• Communicate field issues, access concerns, equipment conditions, or safety risks to the Head Rigger or project lead.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout the project.
• Follow all PPE, safety, and site-specific procedures.
• Perform additional rigging, equipment movement, and installation support duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging

Heavy equipment movement

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

OSHA 10

Forklift certification (plus)

Tools

Pallet jacks

Tugger equipment

Dollies

Rollers

Job description

HotFoot Recruiters is seeking an Experienced Rigger for a large-scale data center and industrial equipment installation project in the Dallas and Austin, TX areas. You will unload, stage, move heavy equipment, assist with inspections, and ensure safe final placement on-site.

Ideal candidates have hands-on rigging or heavy equipment movement experience and can thrive in fast-paced project environments. The role is full-time, on-site, and pays $34/hr with schedule aligned to project needs.