Rigging Technician – Navy Shipyard Operations

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bargaining unit

Job summary

The Department of the Navy is seeking a Rigging Worker to support dockyard operations at multiple sites, including San Diego and Pearl Harbor. The role involves rigging, crane signaling, and securing heavy loads in dry-docking and launching contexts.

You will work with journeymen riggers, perform safety checks, use protective equipment, and may be travel-constrained to CONUS sites. Relocation benefits may be provided to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven rigging knowledge in docking operations.
• Ability to direct crane operations using standard signals.
• Experience ensuring loads are secure and balanced.

Responsibilities

• Work with riggers in dry docking and launching operations.
• Direct crane operations and signaling to control loads.
• Determine gear placement to keep loads secure and balanced.
• Perform spot checks to ensure rigging methods and safety practices.
• Use protective equipment and clothing for assigned tasks.
• Assist Journeymen Riggers in installation, removal, and repositioning of machinery.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Crane signaling

Safety practices

Job description

The Department of the Navy is seeking a Rigging Worker to support dockyard operations at multiple sites, including San Diego and Pearl Harbor. The role involves rigging, crane signaling, and securing heavy loads in dry-docking and launching contexts.

You will work with journeymen riggers, perform safety checks, use protective equipment, and may be travel-constrained to CONUS sites. Relocation benefits may be provided to successful applicants.