Rigger

Zachry Group · Roxboro

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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 complete successfully the NCCER Rigging assessment.

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

• Must be able to work at heights of more than 300 ft.

• You must have all the required tools.

• You must have reliable transportation.

 Position Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.

• Inspect all the 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 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 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 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 regarding 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.

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Required Tools: list to be provided

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 

ZACHRYprovides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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