Rigger III

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 a rope around the 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 the load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching the load from the equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years experience as a Journeyman Rigger
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions  
• Must have or be able to successfully complete the NCCER Rigging assessment.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications

• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skills 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 the 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 regard 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.

Preferred Additional Qualification

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

• NCCCO - Rigger Level I and NCCCO - Rigger Level II

OR

• NCCER - Advanced Rigging

Require Tools For The Job

• Tool box w/ lock
• 12” Adjustable Wrench
• 1 1/8” Spud Wrench
• Torpedo Magnetic Level
• Tool Belt
• 24” Hand Level
• Channel Locks
• Bull Pins (2)
• Small Wedges (2)
• Pair of Leather Gloves
• 25’+ Tape Measure
• 1 ¼” Spud Wrench
• 50’ Tape Measure
• Drift Pin
• #9 Kleins
• 4 to 6lb Hammer
• Line up Bars (2)
• Large Wedges (2)
• Rain Coat
• Rain Boots

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an 
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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