Rigger Journeyman

Big-D Careers; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in crane operations is seeking experienced personnel to assist crane operators in rigging and heavy equipment movement. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, ensuring safety through communication, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have substantial experience in industrial construction and a strong understanding of safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and assisting with cranes and rigging.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to industrial construction.
• Capable of communicating effectively with crane operators.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport and unload rigging tackle and materials.
• Assist crane operators in hoisting and positioning loads safely.
• Maintain tools and equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Rigging Tackle

Communication

Safety Procedures

Education

48 months of industrial construction experience

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Wrenches

Job description

1.Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting all rigging tackle, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
2. Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.
3. Attaches loads with appropriate rigging tackle to crane hook.
4. Gives directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handlers, using hand signals, or radio communications.
5. Assists Crane Operator in assembly and disassembly of cranes.
6. Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
7. May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment in ships, railroad cars or trucks, piperacks, laydown yards, structures, compressor decks.
8. Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
9. Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
10.Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
11. Plans and coordinates movement of cranes and set up. Air tugger placement and securement, fiar leads for hoist lines.
12. Adheres to all safety procedures.
13. Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.