Rigging Technician: Heavy Lifts & Cranes

The Prolift Rigging Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision

Vacation and Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

The Prolift Rigging Company in Austin, TX is seeking skilled rigging technicians to align, instal and operate cranes and rigging systems for critical construction projects. You will assemble structures, connect pulleys, and ensure safe hoisting operations on site.

Applicants must pass background checks, drug test, and be able to lift 75 lbs. OSHA 10 is a plus; we offer competitive salary, 401(k), health coverage, vacation, and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent mechanical reasoning.
• Good perception of math applications, weights, measurement, and balance.
• Must be flexible with your schedule, able to travel, and able to work overtime.
• Must pass a drug test, fit for duty assessment, and background check.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Aligns, levels, and anchors cranes and equipment
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear
• Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles, and clamps
• Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of parts
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
• Dismantles maintains, and stores rigging equipment
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoist to move or support materials, steel, and concrete
• Selects gears, cables, and shackles according to load size, facilities, and work schedule
• Signals or gives direction to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Weight estimation

Travel/overtime flexibility

Drug test/background check readiness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging equipment knowledge

OSHA awareness

Job description

The Prolift Rigging Company in Austin, TX is seeking skilled rigging technicians to align, instal and operate cranes and rigging systems for critical construction projects. You will assemble structures, connect pulleys, and ensure safe hoisting operations on site.

Applicants must pass background checks, drug test, and be able to lift 75 lbs. OSHA 10 is a plus; we offer competitive salary, 401(k), health coverage, vacation, and disability insurance.