Rigger

RMS Cranes; South Valley (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Per diem

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

RMS Cranes in Albuquerque, NM seeks a full-time Rigger to support crane operations and ensure safe lifting of loads. You will set up equipment, assist the operator, and perform rigging with proper hand signals while following all safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities include inspecting gear, securing loads for transport, and maintaining rigging equipment. This position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork on job sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist crane operator and provide rigging hand signals for safe lifts.
• Load and secure equipment (spreader bars, mats, counterweights) and drive to location.
• Inspect truck and trailer; complete inspection reports before operation.
• Document and report any mechanical defects to supervisor in writing.
• Monitor inventories of chains, boomer, and straps; report missing items.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal laws and safety/environmental policies.

Skills

Rigging

Hand signals

Safety compliance

Job description

RMSPosition: RiggerLocation: Albuquerque, NMReports to: Branch ManagerRMS is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and the opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.Pay depends on experience, certifications held, and qualifications.Summary:RMS is looking to add an experienced full-time Rigger to our growing Branch. 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, counterweights, 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 requiredCommercial driving experience preferredAdvanced Rigger certification required