Rigger - Industrial

Crowder Construction Company

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 34,095 - 48,560

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans including Medical, Dental and Vision

401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan

Educational Assistance

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking an experienced Rigger to assemble rigging for lifting and moving equipment on heavy construction projects. The role requires certification as a Rigger, 4 years of industrial experience, and the ability to work off blueprints. The position offers competitive pay at $30/hr and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply now to join a team committed to positive community impact.

Qualifications

Must have 4 years of verifiable experience as a rigger in industrial construction.
Barge experience is preferred.
Must be able to work off blue prints and sketches.

Responsibilities

Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment or materials.
Set up hoisting equipment for placing structural steel members.
Give directions to crane operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads.

Skills

Certified or Qualified Rigger

Ability to read blueprints

Experience coordinating movements

Knowledge of crane and rigging signals

Job description

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

18 years of Age
Able to Pass a Drug Test
Legally Eligible to Work in the US
Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
- Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required)
- Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
- May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Primary Function: Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment or materials on construction projects.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

Set up hoisting equipment for rising and placing structural steel members, setting equipment, processing pipe.
Select wire ropes, slings, shackles, or lifting devices according to weight and size of loads to be moved.
Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, with bolts and clamps.
Attach load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
Give directions to crane operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loud speakers, two-way radios, or telephone.
Read and interpret lifting capacity charts.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into or onto trucks, railroad cars or other moving devices.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

Must be a Certified or Qualified Rigger, including a NCCER or NCCCO certification.
Barge experience is preferred.
Must have 4 years of verifiable experience as a rigger in industrial construction.
Able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions.
Must be able to work off blue prints and sketches.
Perform a variety of duties which may change often and work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Maintain a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals.
Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations.
May be required to satisfactorily demonstrate craft certification through written and/or performance test developed and prepared by an independent third party.

Pay and Schedule Information

Pay at $30.00 per hour
Per Diem is $100.00 per day
Schedule is 10 hour days, 5 days per week for 3+ months.

At the heart of Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to “make a positive difference in the lives of our employees.” Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits: