Rigger

Zachry Group; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe and Drug-Free work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Roxboro, North Carolina is seeking a Journeyman Rigger with over 4 years of experience. The position requires expertise in rigging equipment, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform safely at heights. Responsibilities include planning equipment lifts, inspecting rigging gear, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. Applicants should have relevant certifications and reliable transportation. Join us for a dynamic work environment committed to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger.
• Knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Ability to work at heights and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect rigging equipment and plan lifts.
• Signal equipment operator during lifts.

Skills

Experience as a Journeyman Rigger

Knowledge of rigging equipment

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions
• Must have or be able to complete successfully the NCCER Rigging assessment.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights of more than 300 ft.
• You must have all the required tools.
• You must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect all the rigging equipment.
• Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
• Signal Equipment Operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Guides load during lift and positioning.
• Climb structures to guide and position load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skills in dealing with co-workers and any other work-related contacts.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training)
• Must have basic transportation knowledge regarding moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Additional Qualification

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Required Tools

list to be provided

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.