Rigger Journeyman-ND

PCL Construction; Ray (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to advance with Company

NCCER certification while working

Job summary

PCL Industrial Construction Co. in North Dakota is seeking an Advance Certified Rigger Journeyman for our Ray project. The role requires four or more years of rigging experience, advanced rigging certification, and NCCER credentials.

OSHA safety training is also required. This is a full-time on-site position at the Bison Generation Power Station with strong advancement opportunities. You will review lift plans, inspect rigging equipment, and coordinate critical lifts using established signals

Qualifications

• 4+ years of rigging experience in industrial construction.
• Advanced Rigger certification required.
• NCCER certification required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 or Safety Essentials required.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, schematic drawings, and lift plans to determine work procedures.
• Ensure all rigging equipment is in good working condition.
• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Attach loads with grappling devices to crane hooks.
• Set up braces and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Read and follow lift plans and understand standard rigging signals.
• Able to work in cold weather.

Skills

Advanced rigging

Blueprint interpretation

Math proficiency

Education

Advance Rigger certification

NCCER certification

OSHA 10/30 or Safety Essentials

Job description

Rigger Journeyman-ND - Ray, North Dakota (Job Number: 561579)

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We are currently hiring at our Bison Generation Power Station in Ray, North Dakota!

Position Hiring

Advance Certified Rigger Journeyman

Pay Rate

$42.00

Per Diem (if eligible)

$175.00 per day worked

Work Schedule

5x10’s (subject to change)

Other Incentives

• Health Benefits


• 401(k)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Opportunity to advance with Company


• become PCL Certified and earn vacation time, mileage pay from project to project and increased wages


• get NCCER certified within craft trade while working at PCL (applies to specific craft trade)


• helpers enroll in Apprenticeship program and advance in craft trade

Job Responsibilities

• Experience in the industrial construction industry (petrochemical, power plant, cement plant) or related field, with four or more years of experience as a Rigger.


• Review blueprints, schematic drawings,and lift plans to determine work procedures


• Ensure all rigging equipment is in good working condtion


• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms using correct bolts and clamps


• Attach load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook


• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches


• Must be Advanced Rigger certified


• Strong math knowledge and skills as related to the job tasks. Able to add, subtract, multiple, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.


• Able to effectively use verbal and written communication skills.


• A general knowledge of standard rigging procedures and OSHA standards


• Sound knowledge of rigging skills.


• Able to use a tag line to position and control materials and equipment.


• Able to read, understand, and follow lift plans


• Know and understand industry standard signals for flagging lifting equipment.


• Have basic knot tying skills.


• Understand and use all crane hand signals.


• A thorough knowledge of the standard methods of safely rigging and lifting equipment and materials such as structural steel, pipe conduit, vessels, rotating equipment, heaters, etc.


• Successfully complete the appropriate PCL skills assessment tests.


• Able to work in cold weather

Site Access Requirements

• DISA- Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test


• Must have minimal of 48+ verifiable work experience within craft


• Must have Advance Rigger plus NCCER certification


• OSHA 10, OSHA 30 OR Safety Essentials

PCL is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Company: PCL Industrial Construction Co.

Job Posting: Oct 20, 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

Primary Location: United States-North Dakota-Ray