Yard Assistant

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health savings account

BYOD policy

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is seeking a Yard Assistant to help lift and move heavy equipment. You will inspect rigging gear, plan lifts, and attach loads using slings, chains, hooks, and ropes, while signaling operators for precise positioning.

You will work in a safety‑driven yard environment, coordinating with crane operators and team members to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliant practices on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rigging equipment and capacities.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Clear hand signals with crane operators.
• Experience with lift planning and load capacities.
• Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment.
• Ability to perform lift calculations.
• Commitment to safety procedures.
• Comfort working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain rigging equipment.
• Assist lift planning and load calculations.
• Attach loads with slings, chains, hooks, and rigging gear.
• Use ropes to guide loads during lifts.
• Act as safety observer during lifts.
• Provide clear hand signals to operators.
• Position and guide loads and assist with crane assembly.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Team player

Hand signals

Lift planning

Load calculations

Safety compliance

Height safety

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Goldhofer trailers

Job description

Introduction

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.

Job Overview

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.

Requirements

• 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.