Remote Field Rigging Specialist — Heavy Lift & Transport

Orion Placement; Kentucky; Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking candidates for a remote field-based role in heavy rigging and lifting. You will join an experienced field crew performing heavy rigging, lifting, transportation, and industrial project activities across Kentucky and nearby states.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of hands-on experience in rigging or related fields, are comfortable with extensive travel (about 75%), and can operate equipment safely.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of rigging, heavy rigging, crane operations, construction, heavy trucking, or similar hands-on experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 75%.
• Ability to speak and read fluent English to complete required safety training.
• Ability to work safely in industrial and safety-sensitive environments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively and perform physically demanding field work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an experienced field crew performing heavy rigging, lifting, transportation, and industrial project activities.
• Attach and secure loads to rigging equipment for safe lifting, positioning, and transport.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as qualified and assigned.
• Signal and communicate with equipment operators and crew members during hoisting and load movement operations.
• Inspect rigging equipment and tools to confirm they are safe and ready for use.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, hydraulic equipment, and precision measuring tools.
• Support loading, unloading, equipment setup, material handling, and general project-site activities.
• Follow established rigging procedures, job-site safety requirements, and crew instructions.
• Perform physically demanding work including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
• Travel extensively to industrial project sites throughout Kentucky, surrounding states, and other locations as projects require.

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking candidates for a remote field-based role in heavy rigging and lifting. You will join an experienced field crew performing heavy rigging, lifting, transportation, and industrial project activities across Kentucky and nearby states.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of hands-on experience in rigging or related fields, are comfortable with extensive travel (about 75%), and can operate equipment safely.