Rigger Journeyman – Industrial Construction

RoadDog Resumes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

2 weeks PTO

Public Holidays

Tools / PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking skilled craft professionals for site-based crane and rigging roles in South Houston, TX. The position focuses on loads handling, rigging, crane operations, and safety compliance across complex construction projects.

Expect a fast-paced environment with opportunities for hands-on skill development, team leadership, and on-the-job training within Bechtel’s safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting all rigging tackle, 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 appropriate rigging tackle to crane hook.
• 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.
• Assists Crane Operator in assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment in ships, railroad cars or trucks, piperacks, laydown yards, structures, compressor decks.
• 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.
• Plans and coordinates movement of cranes and set up. Air tugger placement and securement, fiar leads for hoist lines.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.
• Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.

Job description

Bechtel is seeking skilled craft professionals for site-based crane and rigging roles in South Houston, TX. The position focuses on loads handling, rigging, crane operations, and safety compliance across complex construction projects.

Expect a fast-paced environment with opportunities for hands-on skill development, team leadership, and on-the-job training within Bechtel’s safety-first culture.