Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Details

Job Location
:
Enid, OK 73701

Position Type
:
Full Time

Salary Range
: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
:
None

Job Shift
:
Day

Job Category
:
Skilled Labor - Trades

Assembles rigging to safely lift and move equipment or material on construction project:
Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved. Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps. Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook. Gives directions to CRANE OPERATOR engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, or radio while guiding crane operators as objects are being moved and set into place.

The Rigger sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.

• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches
• Visually inspect rigging to ensure safety and reliability by checking tag for current inspection date
• Dismantle, account for, and properly store rigging equipment after job
• Make sure that safety requirements are met at all times
• Maintain clean company equipment surfaces and component parts. i.e. crane, pickup, van, or heavy haul
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Must also be able to give and take instructions both verbal and written, solve problems, and work well with others
• Assists with inspections and configuring cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, and blocks according to weight and size of the load to be moved
• Align, level, and anchor machinery
• Attach loads to rigging support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, booms, using bolts and clamps
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches according to load weights and sizes
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles
• Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and any other regulations that are required
• Performs other duties as required
• Must abide by Company Values, Culture and Rules of Engagement
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug screening as well as ongoing random drug screenings

• Education:
  
  A high school education or equivalent is required, rigger certification
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in the construction industry is desirable, but not required. Rigging experience is desired but not required.
• Skills:
  
  Positive interpersonal skills
• Physical Ability:
  To lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds and meet the physical requirements as defined in the pre-placement physical

• Must be able to maintain positive, professional relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize the workload assigned.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision to complete assigned projects.