Advanced Rigger
Job in
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, 57701, USA
Listed on 2026-01-31
Listing for:
Industrial Trade Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-31
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Advanced Rigger
Location: Rapid City, SD
Pay: $32-$36 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 50-60 hours per week
Position Overview:
The Advanced Rigger is responsible for the safe preparation, installation, and operation of rigging gear and equipment, including slings, chokers, chains, hoists, and come-alongs. This role supports lifting operations using cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment while ensuring compliance with all safety standards and lift plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret work instructions, lift plans, and construction prints
- Inspect work sites for obstructions, ground conditions, and potential safety hazards
- Inspect all rigging gear and equipment prior to use
- Prepare components for lifting, ensuring proper rigging, balance, and secure installation
- Interpret load charts and lifting criteria to ensure safe lifting operations
- Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as needed
- Communicate effectively with crane operators using proper hand signals
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Minimum 3 years of construction experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of load capacity charts and safe lifting practices
- Ability to calculate lift weights and determine center of gravity
- Understanding of crane hand signals and rigging communication standards
- Ability to measure plumbness, levelness, and alignment prior to operations
- General knowledge of basic hand and power tools
- Familiarity with safety monitoring equipment
- Completion of C-Stop Plus Safety Training, Process Safety Management (PSM), and site-specific safety training
- OSHA 10 certification or higher required
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- NCCER Advanced Rigger Certification (required)
- Ability to travel and work frequent overtime
- Ability to work at elevated heights (ladders, scaffolds, aerial platforms)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments, including confined spaces
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping; occasional climbing
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (minimum 8 hours per day)
Craig Holt
Recruiter
- crai
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