Rigger

About the role

Schedule: Varying Schedule

Position Summary

The Rigger is responsible for safely preparing, attaching, guiding, and securing loads for lifting and moving by cranes or other hoisting equipment on construction sites.

Duties included

• Inspect and verify rigging equipment before use, including slings, shackles, hooks, chains, and spreader bars
• Properly select rigging gear based on load weight, size, shape, and lift requirements
• Attach loads safely and securely for crane or hoisting operations
• Signal or communicate with crane operators during lifting and movement of materials
• Ensure load stability and balance throughout the lifting process
• Review lift plans and participate in pre-lift meetings as needed
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or hazards on the job site
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety regulations
• Assist with the coordination of heavy equipment and material movement
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and related rigging documentation
• Work closely with site supervisors, crane operators, and field crews to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Support general construction activities as needed within scope of training and certification

Job Requirements

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Rigger Certification required
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Additional information

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Alamo NEX Construction, LLC complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.