Rigger - New Orleans, LA

Construction Solutions Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Riggers to join their New Orleans team. This exciting role involves performing rigging activities for cranes and hoisting equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency on construction projects. With a focus on project success and exceeding customer expectations, candidates will utilize their expertise in selecting cables, ropes, and pulleys while directing crane operations. If you have a passion for construction and a commitment to safety, this opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding career path in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years industry-related experience required.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging activities for cranes and hoisting equipment.
• Select and attach cables, ropes, and pulleys according to load size.
• Direct Crane Operator for safe hoisting and moving of loads.

Skills

Rigging

Safety Procedures

Communication

Hand Signals

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Rigging

Tools

Cables

Pulleys

Winches

Hand Tools

Job description

Incorporated in Texas in 1966, Bo-Mac originally focused on providing civil, pipeline and other construction services for the petroleum exploration industry. In 1974, pile driving capability was added and our primary market expanded to include construction related to the oil and gas refining industry and the petrochemical processing industry. Asphalt manufacturing and paving capabilities were added in 1985 with service primarily to the Texas Department of Transportation. Expansion continued in 1989 with the addition of marine piling and dock construction capabilities.

POSITION

Bo-Mac Contractors, Ltd. in the New Orleans, LA area is offering challenging and exciting career opportunities for Riggers. We are seeking qualified candidates that are focused on project success and exceeding customer expectations. Qualified candidates must be able to perform all duties listed below safely and follow all the company’s safety procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs rigging activities for setting up cranes and for hoisting equipment and materials on construction projects.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves 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 by means of grappling devices, such as slings, loops, wires, ropes and chains to crane hook.
4. Gives directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, radio or telephone.
5. Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
6. Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.
7. May direct workers engaged in hoisting of equipment and materials.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Preference given to candidates with a minimum of four (4) years industry related experience with a minimum one (1) year in craft. Must be able to perform work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifications, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings read, understand, and communicate safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow and communicate instructions, both verbally and written.

Bo-Mac Contractors, Ltd. is an E-Verify employer and all candidates must be willing to submit to any job related background check, medical exam, and drug screen that are required during the hiring process.

Qualified and interested candidates apply on-line at the Career section of the company website, at bomaccontractors.com.

Bo-Mac Contractors, Ltd. is an EEO.

Minorities, Women, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.