Rigger - RockForce - Denver, CO

RockForce; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading production solutions company is seeking skilled Riggers for live events in Aurora, Colorado. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in live event production, ensuring that rigging systems are installed and operated safely. Responsibilities include the safe setup and breakdown of equipment, maintaining compliance with regulations, and identifying safety hazards. The position requires physical labor, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in live event production as a rigger.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for live events.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for live event production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe install and strike of rigging equipment.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Strike equipment after event.
• On-site support including work at height and weather-related adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with venue regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge of rigging tools

Experience in live event production

Strong teamwork abilities

Strong communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Tools

Rigging gear

Climbing harness

5-point harness

Rope

Job description

About RockForce

RockForce provides World-Class Workforce & Production Solutions for Live Events. Our comprehensive strategic services are geared for the industry's unique needs from start to strike. RockForce provides production resources for tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations worldwide. Our teams bring decades of unmatched experience and expertise executing the most demanding and high-profile events for the biggest names in sports and entertainment. From Workforce Deployment, Rigging, streamlined Payroll Services, & Production Management – We Set the Stage for the Greatest Moments in Live Events. RockForce Operations has Workforce Divisions throughout the U.S. providing Union and Non‑Union Labor, including experienced Riggers for live events and permanent installs. Rigging Solutions are executed with unmatched safety, skill, and reliability supported by a leadership team with decades of hands‑on experience in live events labor.

RockForce is currently hiring on‑demand Riggers (Up and Down) for live events in your area. Applicants with experience in live events production is required.

Job Summary

Riggers ensure that all rigging systems are safely and effectively installed, operated, and dismantled while also adhering to set industry standards and regulations for safety compliance. This physical labor role requires both technical and practical knowledge, a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, timeliness, and the ability to work in various environments.

Duties / Responsibilities

Event Setup & Breakdown

• Ensure safe install, use & strike of rigging equipment.
• Hang points, call bridles, tie knots.
• Hang soft goods & hard set pieces.
• Strike equipment upon completion of event.
• Perform other related duties as required.

On‑Site Event Support

• Spot Ops or work at height requiring a harness.
• During ROS (depending on event and structure) may be asked to do changes or corrections for vendors on site.
• In case of inclement weather – assist with getting gear and structures secure.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with venue or site regulations, following industry standards.
• Identify and report any faulty equipment or safety hazards.
• Always maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Always adhere to safety standards for rigging equipment and uses safe working methods.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3 years of previous experience in live event production as a rigger required.
• Technical & practical knowledge of rigging tools, techniques, & safety standards.
• Rigging gear including climbing helmet, 5‑point harness with fall protection, & rope.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to multitask while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for live event production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Audio/Video/Lighting & Staging equipment.
• Basic knowledge of stage plots, lighting diagrams, and production schedules.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• ETCP.
• SPRAT.
• IRATA.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work safely both independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to take on various tasks as assigned.

Work Environment

• Physically demanding – requiring lifting, pushing, and standing for extended periods.
• Events may be indoors, outdoors, or in temporary structures, often exposed to varying weather conditions. Position will move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains.
• Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem‑solving.

Why RockForce

We Don’t Just Staff Events – We Build Careers. RockForce is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent in the business. Our crews benefit from the following:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Equal Employment Opportunity

RockForce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. RockForce reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.