Rigger

brownandrootexternal; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a skilled rigging associate to assemble and rig hoisting equipment on construction sites in Wisconsin. You will load, transport, and attach cables, pulleys, and hooks, directing crane operators to move loads safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include setting up rigs, performing basic maintenance, and observing all safety rules. Prior experience in rigging and crane operations is preferred, with a focus on teamwork and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of standard rigging concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Works under supervision with established guidelines.
• Reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves per load.
• Attaches pulley/blocks to overhead structures with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load to crane hook using grappling devices.
• Directs crane operator using hand signals or radio for safe hoisting.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment with hand tools.

Skills

Rigging safety awareness

Hand signals

Crane coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes and chains to crane hook.
• Gives direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two-way radio or telephone.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Has ability to tie various knots.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment onto or off ships, railroad, cars or trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Coordinate the movements of hands and feet according to visual signals and directions. Limits to standards of accuracy.
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Observe flat drawing or diagrams and understand how they would look as a solid object.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams,
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Strength:
  a. Standing 70% Walking 30% Sitting 0%
  b. Lifting 50 lb.
  Carrying 40 lb.
  Pushing 40 ft-lb.
  Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F
  Balancing F 3. Stooping O
  Kneeling O
  Crouching O
  Crawling O
  Reaching C
  Handling C
  Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• professional training and development