Lead Rigger at Zachry Group

Baytown, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lifting, Equipment Movement, Rigging Inspection, Lift Planning, Slings, Chains, Cables, Hooks, Shackles, Signaling, Safety Observation, Climbing, Load Guiding, Outrigger Pads, Communication, Problem-Solving

Industry

Construction

Description

*MAINTENANCE// NO PER DIEM JOB* Must pass a drug screening, a background check, and have a valid driver's license. Description Riggers will be responsible for the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will inspect all applicable rigging. Plan for lifts using the weight of the load, lifting capacity of equipment, and other relative information needed to plan safely any heavy load movement. Attach load using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and other related equipment. They will be responsible for signaling to the operator during lift with instructions. Position Responsibilities * Act as safety observer on equipment lifts. * Inspect all rigging equipment. * Plan or assist in the planning of lifts. * Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment. * Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning. * Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions. * Guides load during lift and positioning. * Climb structures to guide and position load. * Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment. * Detach loads and remove rigging equipment. * Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment. Required Qualifications * Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities. * Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use. * Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts. * Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction. * Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks. * Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator. * Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment. * Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training) * Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another. * Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift. * Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures. * Must be able to work at heights. * Must have reliable transportation. ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ##LI-KL1

Responsibilities

Riggers are responsible for the safe lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials by inspecting rigging, planning lifts based on load weight and equipment capacity, and attaching loads using various rigging hardware. They must also signal the equipment operator during the lift, guide the load, and assist with connecting, stabilizing, and detaching loads.