Rigging & Crane Yard Technician

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and 401(k)

Vacation and holidays

FSA/HSA

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. in Houston is seeking a Yard Assistant to support heavy equipment handling and rigging operations.

You will inspect rigging gear, assist with lift planning, attach loads with slings, chains, and hooks, and act as a safety observer, coordinating with crane operators using hand signals.

This role requires a high school diploma, comfort with heights, and strict adherence to safety procedures; the yard offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment and capacities.
• Strong team player with excellent communication when collaborating with coworkers.
• Familiarity with lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities.
• Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
• Proficient in arithmetic to plan lifts accurately.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to all company directives and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly inspect and maintain all rigging equipment.
• Collaborate in the planning of lifts, considering load weight and equipment capacity.
• Skillfully attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Employ ropes to guide loads during lifting and positioning.
• Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts.
• Effectively communicate with equipment operators through hand signals for precise instructions.
• Guide and position loads, including climbing structures if necessary.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from the equipment.
• Safely detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and Goldhofer trailers to offload, load, and move cranes and crane parts in the yard.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Team player

Hand signals

Lift planning

Arithmetic

Safety compliance

Working at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. in Houston is seeking a Yard Assistant to support heavy equipment handling and rigging operations.

You will inspect rigging gear, assist with lift planning, attach loads with slings, chains, and hooks, and act as a safety observer, coordinating with crane operators using hand signals.

This role requires a high school diploma, comfort with heights, and strict adherence to safety procedures; the yard offers competitive pay and benefits.