Rigger

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks an experienced rigger to assemble, rig, and move heavy equipment on construction sites with safety and precision.

You will select appropriate rigging, prepare loads for lifting, and coordinate with crane operators to execute lifts according to engineered plans. The role demands 3+ years of field experience, physical stamina, and a willingness to work 40+ hours per week with possible weekend shifts on various sites across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field rigging experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass background/drug screening where required.
• 40+ hours per week with possible weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to load.
• Position material prior to lift and determine weight of object.
• Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices.
• Give directions to crane operator to ensure safety of workers and equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble cranes and rigging equipment.
• Observe safety and project rules and interpret rigging plans.
• Work with erection team to complete tasks.
• Inspect and maintain rigging equipment.
• Ability to tie various knots.

Skills

Rigging

Crane signaling

Safety compliance

Tools

Cables

Ropes

Pulleys

Winches

Chains

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment or material on construction project in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Position material prior to lift and determine weight of object.
• Select proper rigging for the job such as cables, straps or chains and ensures they have been inspected and are in good working condition.
• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceiling, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook.
• Give directions to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material hoisting equipment, using hand signals, loud speaker, two-way radio or telephone.
• Set up, brace and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Work with erection team to complete the assigned tasks.
• Ability to tie various knots.
• Assemble and disassemble cranes.
• Clean, maintain tools and inspect all equipment used in Rigging.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Ability to interpret an Engineer’s rigging plan
• Other duties as assigned.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Must be able to work up to 200 feet
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements