Rigger Apprenticeship

TNT Crane & Rigging; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southway Crane & Rigging LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking entrants to join a training track for riggers. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on crane and rigging exposure.

Expect about 12 weeks of classes, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, followed by field days on Fridays after the initial training month. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, a TWIC card, and be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s license required.
• TWIC card required.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Know how to determine a load's weight.
• Know how to determine a load's center of gravity.
• Know how to select proper sling and rigging hardware.
• Understand sling angles and safe load securing.
• Know how to inspect rigging equipment.

Skills

Weight estimation

Center of gravity

Sling selection

Rigging safety

Rigging inspections

Education

High school diploma / GED

Driver’s License

TWIC card

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Birmingham - Birmingham, AL 35234Position Type: Full TimeSummary: Southway Crane & Rigging LLC, is looking for qualified individuals to train and grow within the crane and rigging industry. A Rigger will have some knowledge of crane operations, basic math, and safety and accident prevention. The classroom portion of the program will last approximately 12 weeks. Classes will be Monday – Friday 8am- 5 pm. Following approximately 1 month of class; Fridays will be field days.

What A Rigger Must Know

Whether through on-the-job learning, formalized training, work experience, or a combination of all, to become a Rigger an individual must know:

• How to determine a load's weight
• How to determine a load's center of gravity
• How to select proper sling and rigging hardware
• The effect of sling angles
• The proper methods of safe load securing
• How to select proper hitches and their applications
• Standard hand and voice signal communications
• How to inspect rigging equipment

QualificationsQualifications:

• High school diploma/ or GED
• Driver’s License
• TWIC card
• Ability to pass drug screen/ background check.