Rigger - Heavy Equipment Rigging & Moving Specialist

Omega Morgan, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/Vacation/Sick

Job summary

Omega Morgan, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Rigger to perform rigging, secure loads, and operate forklifts. The role supports field operations by moving and installing equipment, with on-site work at customer locations and emphasis on safety.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, understanding of rigging practices, and an interest in transportation and machinery moving. Candidates should be able to apply concepts of weight, balance, and measurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of Rigging practices.
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to apply concepts of weights, balances and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required.
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces with appropriate gear.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment and follows procedures for placement, loading and tie down.
• Dismantles and stores rigging equipment after use.
• Uses job appropriate PPE.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads for safety.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed

Skills

Rigging practices

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omega Morgan, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Rigger to perform rigging, secure loads, and operate forklifts. The role supports field operations by moving and installing equipment, with on-site work at customer locations and emphasis on safety.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, understanding of rigging practices, and an interest in transportation and machinery moving. Candidates should be able to apply concepts of weight, balance, and measurement.