Operator

Barnhart Energy Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Energy Company is seeking a skilled rigger to assemble and install supporting structures and rigging equipment in Memphis, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will be responsible for controlling heavy equipment movements and ensuring safety during hoisting operations.

Preferred qualifications include strong communication and reasoning abilities, along with necessary licenses like CDL and NCCCO. Candidates must pass required tests including background checks.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug test, fit for duty test and background check.
• Ability to lead through example and confront people respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install supporting structures and rigging equipment.
• Control movements of heavy equipment in confined spaces.
• Signal directions to ensure safety while hoisting loads.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Tools

Hoist and pulling gear

Rigging equipment

Job description

Description:

• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear
• Attaches load to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving using hand and power tools
• Connects pulleys 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 and hoist to move or support materials, steel, concrete etc.
• Selects gear, shackles and cables according to load size, facilities and work schedule
• Signals or gives verbal directions 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 or lifting
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to respectfully confront people when needed and lead through example
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty test and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability

License:

• CDL – CLASS A OR B
• NCCCO
• TWIC

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran