Rigger

Position Summary   Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction project.    Primary Responsibilities   Loads, transports, unloads, and assists in selecting 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 direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety or workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two-way radio, or telephone  Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches  Assembles and disassembles cranes  Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle  Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment  Qualifications  Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience  NCCER Certified Plus  Knowledge of complex rigging; heavy rigging; change crane boom and cable; electrical safety; ladder and scaffold safety; introduction to lifting machinery; wire ropes basics; basic rigging; fire prevention; sizing of chokers; load charts; cutting torches; and basic knowledge of blueprint reading  Physical Requirements  Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions