Rigger

TNT Crane & Rigging; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Per diem

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Southway Crane & Rigging in Albany, GA is seeking an experienced full-time Rigger. You will assist the crane operator, perform rigging operations and signaling to ensure safe lifting of loads, load and secure equipment, and drive to job sites while complying with safety and environmental policies.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to state and federal laws, and ongoing equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of rigging experience and an Advanced Rigger certification, with the

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of rigging experience required.
• Non CDL position.
• Advanced Rigger certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review next day job assignments at shift end.
• Assist crane operator in proper equipment setup.
• Maintain crane and accessories (trucks, trailers, etc.).
• Perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting.
• Use proper hand signals during crane operations.
• Secure equipment to the trailer before driving.
• Inspect truck and trailer; file inspection reports.
• Report mechanical defects in writing.
• Monitor inventory of chains, boomer, and straps.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain rigging gear.
• Document maintenance and repairs and report to supervisor.
• Monitor annual state inspections and licenses; renew before expiry.
• Notify dispatcher upon completion of tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging experience

Hand signals knowledge

Education

Advanced Rigger certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Albany - Albany, GA 31705

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Southway Crane & Rigging

Position: Rigger

Location: Albany

Reports to: Branch Manager

Southway is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and the opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Summary:

Southway is looking to add an experienced full-time Rigger to our growing Branch. Ensures safety first. Assists the crane operator on job tasks during the operation of the crane and provides rigging operation and hand signals to ensure safe lifting of the load. Loads and secures equipment (spreader bars, mats, counterweights, etc.) then drives truck to location. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicle. Obeys all safety and environmental policies while performing work on the job site.

Responsibilities:

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are.
• Assists the crane operator in the proper set-up of the equipment.
• Assists the crane operator in the maintenance of the crane and accessory equipment. (i.e. pickup trucks, haul trucks, trailers, etc.)
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Utilizes proper hand signals during all operations of the crane.
• Properly secures equipment to the trailer before operating truck.
• Inspects truck and trailer and fills out truck inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the proper supervisor.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing on the truck and/or trailers to the shop technician or a supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of the chains, boomer, and straps assigned to the truck and reports to supervisor of missing equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs maintenance on chains, boomer, and straps.
• Documents and turns in all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment to the proper supervisor.
• Monitors the annual State inspection and State license plates and reports to the supervisor one month in advance before the expiration date.
• Reports to Dispatcher immediately on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Other job duties as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications:

• 1-3 years of rigging experience required
• Non CDL position
• Advanced Rigger certification required