Rigger - Nationwide

TEI Construction Services Inc.; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TEI Construction Services Inc. seeks skilled riggers to handle heavy loads on indoor and outdoor projects. You will use straps, cables, chains, slings, and booms, coordinating with crane operators to ensure safe, precise lifting in diverse environments.

Applicants should have experience in nuclear, construction, or shipyard settings, and familiarity with blueprints and safety protocols. Night/weekend shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a nuclear, construction or shipyard environment.
• NCCCO Certification is a plus.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints.
• Possess basic mathematical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purpose.

Responsibilities

• Riggers will participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads.
• Use rigging equipment including straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms.
• Work with mobile and overhead cranes with various capacity limits.
• Communicate with crane operators using hand signals to ensure safe operations.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and extended hours as needed.

Skills

Rigging experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Education

NCCCO Certification (preferred)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Mobile cranes

Pulleys and blocks

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Position Summary

Riggers will participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads

Essential Functions

• Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms
• Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear
• This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely
• This position could require work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors
• Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate

Please note that the essential job functions listed above are not intended to be all-encompassing. Employee may be asked to perform tasks which are not listed in this description but may also be considered essential for employment.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a nuclear, construction or shipyard environment
• NCCCO Certification is a plus
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
• Possess basic mathematical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purpose