Rigger Helper: Crane Setup & Hoisting Support

Bechtel Corporation; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Sulphur, LA is seeking a Rigger Helper to assist with loads, rigging, and crane operations during day shifts. You will communicate with riggers and other crew to perform tasks and ensure safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities include selecting and attaching cables, pulleys, and rigging gear; assisting in setup and disassembly of cranes; loading, transporting, unloading materials; and maintaining tools and work areas following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Riggers and others to perform job tasks.
• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropers, 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 loads with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chain to crane hook.
• Relays directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and materials handles, using land signals, loudspeaker or telephone.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Assists in setup, assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Sulphur, LA is seeking a Rigger Helper to assist with loads, rigging, and crane operations during day shifts. You will communicate with riggers and other crew to perform tasks and ensure safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities include selecting and attaching cables, pulleys, and rigging gear; assisting in setup and disassembly of cranes; loading, transporting, unloading materials; and maintaining tools and work areas following safety procedures.