Riggers

W.O. Grubb Crane Rental; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

W. O. Grubb Crane Rental is seeking a rigger to set up and repair rigging for construction, manufacturing, or shipyard projects. You will handle lifting operations, read specs, and use hoists, winches, and cranes while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The role requires 1–3 years of rigging experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to pass background and drug checks. A high school diploma is required, with a preferred associate’s degree.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years crane rigging or heavy lift experience.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and fit-for-duty test.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Signal or verbally direct workers during hoisting to ensure safety.
• Test rigging for safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging for moving using hand and power tools.
• Select cables, pulleys, and winches according to load and schedule.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver around obstacles.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Move rigging lines and hoisting gear to support materials.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Assist with crane setup.

Skills

Crane rigging

Heavy lift operation

Communication skills

Read drawings & specs

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Rigging gear

Job description

Description

The Rigger is responsible for the set up or repair of rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, or shipyards. This individual is engaged in the lifting and moving of materials, and machines, while utilizing power operated equipment such as hoists, winches, cranes, etc. The Rigger typically works under direct supervision, expected to work long hours, and subject to working weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Familiar with heavy lift plans and procedures.
• Assists with the set-up of crane.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation.
• Engaged in splicing ropes and metal cables to form hoisting slings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

• Must have 1-3 years of crane rigging or heavy lift experience.
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.

Desired:

• Prefer candidates with at least an associate’s degree and 1-3 years of rigging experience.
• Safety training and certification preferred.