Union Crane Oiler & Rigging Driver - Travel

Landwehr Construction; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Landwehr Construction, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a union Rigging Technician to assemble rigging, direct crane operators, and move loads safely on outdoor job sites. This position requires 25% travel with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 6 months of related production machinery experience, and CDL. Rigger 1 or equivalent preferred, with union wages under the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of related experience with production machinery preferred.
• Rigger 1 certificate or equivalent preferred; CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles rigging to safely lift and move equipment or material.
• Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook and directs CRANE OPERATOR with hand signals or radio to ensure safety.
• Know where to attach hooks, chains, and cables to lift a load safely.
• Visually inspect rigging to ensure safety and current inspection date.
• Dismantle, store rigging equipment after job and maintain safety requirements.
• Maintain clean equipment surfaces and perform routine maintenance; lubricate moving parts.
• Changes oil in machine reservoirs and replaces oil filters as needed.
• Complete logs/reports related to installation/modification of machine parts.
• Travel 25% with occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Production machinery experience

Rigging knowledge

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging equipment knowledge

Job description

Landwehr Construction, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a union Rigging Technician to assemble rigging, direct crane operators, and move loads safely on outdoor job sites. This position requires 25% travel with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 6 months of related production machinery experience, and CDL. Rigger 1 or equivalent preferred, with union wages under the collective bargaining agreement.