Rigging Helper - Field Rigging & Load Prep (75% Travel)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,195,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Rigging Helper to support qualified rigging personnel and crane crews at the Modular Mission Critical campus north of Richmond, VA. You will assist with load preparation, gear staging, and safe rigging practices under supervision, growing toward Rigging 1 certifications.

Responsibilities include pre-task briefings, gear routing, and maintaining safety zones and proper signaling. This role involves outdoor work, physical conditioning, and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to follow verbal and radio directions; asks for clarification when unclear.
• Work outdoors and at heights, in physically demanding field conditions.
• Documented employer practical qualification for assigned rigging duties is required.
• Postings may include forklift/telehandler and MEWP qualifications as assigned.
• Up to 75% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-task and pre-lift briefings; confirm position, task, and stop signal.
• Locate and stage slings, hooks, and support equipment as directed.
• Check gear for damage and set aside questionable equipment for review.
• Assist with routing slings, installing hardware, padding edges, and securing loads.
• Confirm load tags, orientation marks, travel paths, and landing areas; report issues.

Skills

Follow directions

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Communication (English)

Safety awareness

Team handoffs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift/telehandler

Aerial lift/MEWP

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Rigging Helper to support qualified rigging personnel and crane crews at the Modular Mission Critical campus north of Richmond, VA. You will assist with load preparation, gear staging, and safe rigging practices under supervision, growing toward Rigging 1 certifications.

Responsibilities include pre-task briefings, gear routing, and maintaining safety zones and proper signaling. This role involves outdoor work, physical conditioning, and compliance with safety procedures.