CDL Rigger

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking qualified riggers to join our team in Houston!

Riggers assist with the lifting and moving of large and heavy objects. The individual must also have a CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials;

Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability;

Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools;

Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules;

Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces;

Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques;

Install ground rigging to assist in job completion and align, level, and anchor machinery;

Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools;

Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support heavy equipment;

Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps;

Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use;

Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks;

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Knowledgeable in OSHA standards in rigging;

Must be able to read and speak the English language;

Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent;

Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.

Desired:

Candidates with previous experience rigging for operating heavy equipment;

Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.