Rigger

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused crew member to assist the crane operator during lifts and perform rigging tasks with clear hand signals for safe load handling.

This role loads and secures equipment (spreader bars, mats, counterweights, etc.), then drives the truck to the site while complying with state and federal laws and site safety policies. Responsibilities include reviewing assignments, setting up gear, and reporting maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of rigging experience required.
• Commercial driving experience preferred.
• Advanced Rigger certification required.

Responsibilities

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignments 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).
• 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.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing on the truck and/or trailers to the shop technician or a supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of chains, boomer, and straps assigned to the truck and reports 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 expiration date.
• Reports to Dispatcher immediately on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging experience

Commercial driving experience

Advanced Rigger certification

Job description

Summary: 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, counter weights, 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.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of rigging experience required
• Commercial driving experience preferred
• Advanced Rigger certification required