Rigging Technician: Safe Lifts & Crane Guidance

Thompson Construction Group; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Career development programs

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a rigger to safely assemble rigging for lifting equipment and materials. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in rigging, be at least 18 years old, and able to perform physical tasks in various environments. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment safely.
• Select and inspect proper rigging equipment.
• Direct crane operators for safe lifting operations.

Skills

Rigging

Safety Compliance

Knot Tying

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment or material on construction project in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Position material prior to lift and determine weight of object.
• Select proper rigging for the job such as cables, straps or chains and ensures they have been inspected and are in good working condition.
• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceiling, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook.
• Give directions to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material hoisting equipment, using hand signals, loud speaker, two-way radio or telephone.
• Set up, brace and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Work with erection team to complete the assigned tasks.
• Ability to tie various knots.
• Assemble and disassemble cranes.
• Clean, maintain tools and inspect all equipment used in Rigging.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Ability to interpret an Engineer’s rigging plan
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Must be able to work up to 200 feet
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese

English – Spanish – Chinese

If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English