Rigger

Omega Morgan, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/Vacation/Sick

Job summary

Omega Morgan, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Rigger to perform rigging, secure loads, and operate forklifts. The role supports field operations by moving and installing equipment, with on-site work at customer locations and emphasis on safety.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, understanding of rigging practices, and an interest in transportation and machinery moving. Candidates should be able to apply concepts of weight, balance, and measurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of Rigging practices.
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to apply concepts of weights, balances and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required.
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces with appropriate gear.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment and follows procedures for placement, loading and tie down.
• Dismantles and stores rigging equipment after use.
• Uses job appropriate PPE.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads for safety.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed

Skills

Rigging practices

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omega Morgan believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Summary

The Rigger position completes a variety of rigging, secure loads, operates forklifts and other equipment. Supports operations by moving objects, installing, and dismantling equipment, and obtains the necessary skills of the position. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other Duties As Assigned…

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment uses and follows procedures (IE procedure for equipment placement on trailers for loading and off-loading; equipment tie down procedures)
• Learns and understand tools required for the job and the purpose of the tools.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Uses job appropriate PPE.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of Rigging practices
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to apply concepts of weights, balances and measurements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO/Vacation/Sick