Yard Assistant

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Vacation and sick days

Flexible spending accounts

BYOD reimbursement plan

Job summary

A crane service company in Houston, Texas is seeking a Yard Assistant to play a vital role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting rigging equipment, planning lifts, and effectively communicating with equipment operators during lifts. Candidates should possess knowledge of rigging equipment, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive pay, 401(k) matching, vacation, and other benefits within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Familiar with hand signals for equipment operators.
• Basic arithmetic skills for planning lifts.
• Willingness to adhere to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain rigging equipment.
• Plan lifts considering load weight and capacity.
• Attach loads with various rigging tools.
• Guide loads during lifting.
• Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts.
• Communicate with operators using hand signals.
• Assist in the assembly and disassembly of cranes.

Skills

Knowledge of rigging equipment capacities

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of hand signals

Lift planning familiarity

Basic transportation knowledge

Arithmetic proficiency

Adherence to safety procedures

Comfortable working at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Goldhofer trailers

Job description

Overview

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

The Yard Assistant will play a crucial role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will be responsible for inspecting rigging equipment, planning lifts, and attaching loads using various rigging tools and techniques. Additionally, they will provide signals to equipment operators during lifts to ensure safe and precise positioning.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly inspect and maintain all rigging equipment.
• Collaborate in the planning of lifts, considering load weight and equipment capacity.
• Skillfully attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Employ ropes to guide loads during lifting and positioning.
• Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts.
• Effectively communicate with equipment operators through hand signals for precise instructions.
• Guide and position loads, including climbing structures if necessary.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from the equipment.
• Safely detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and Goldhofer trailers to offload, load, and move cranes and crane parts in the yard.

Qualifications

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills when collaborating with co-workers and other work-related contacts.
• Acquainted with proper hand signals for effective communication with equipment operators.
• Familiarity with lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities.
• Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
• Proficient in arithmetic to plan for lifts accurately.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to all company directives and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

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