Rigger

ZipRecruiter; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial construction company is seeking a Rigging Technician to ensure the safe and effective movement of heavy equipment. The role involves aligning cranes, assembling rigging, and performing safety tests. Candidates should possess strong mechanical reasoning skills and a high school diploma. Competitive salary and benefits, including performance-based bonuses and comprehensive health coverage, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus program

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Vacation and holiday pay

Life insurance

Additional personal and professional benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical reasoning skills are essential.
• Good understanding of math, weights, measurement, and balance required.
• Flexibility to travel and work overtime is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Align, level, and anchor cranes and equipment.
• Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Signal or direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Mathematics

Measurement

Balance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture.

OUR PURPOSE

To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth.

OUR MISSION

To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment.

Our vision of "best" includes:

• Loyal and growing customers who consider us the best.
• Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission.
• Esteemed by industry participants.
• High return on capital.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Safety: Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property.
• Focus: Concentrate on our customers' and teammates' potential, working for their success as if our own success depends on it.
• Ingenuity: Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that improve us.
• Superintend: Wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others.
• Respect: Respect others and the work we do; both matter.
• Diligence: Achieve meaningful goals through persistent effort and engagement.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively, recognizing that each member's contribution is vital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Align, level, and anchor cranes and equipment.
2. Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
3. Connect pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles, and clamps.
4. Clean and dress machine parts and surfaces.
5. Control movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
6. Dismantle, maintain, and store rigging equipment.
7. Manipulate rigging lines and hoist to move or support materials, steel, and concrete.
8. Select gears, cables, and shackles based on load size, facilities, and schedule.
9. Signal or direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety.
10. Test rigging for safety and reliability before hoisting or lifting.
11. Complete ProLift-specific, regulatory, and equipment training via our LMS system.
12. Complete third-party and customer-required training for on-site access as needed.
13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus program
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Insurance, including life insurance
• Additional personal and professional benefits

Required Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical reasoning skills
• Good understanding of math, weights, measurement, and balance
• Flexibility to travel and work overtime
• Ability to pass drug test, fit-for-duty assessment, and background check
• Ability to lift 75 lbs

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA 10 certification is a plus

EOE/AA Minority/Veteran