Helper Rigger 3 Jobs

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The Helper Rigger 3 will be responsible for the supporting Riggers in lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will inspect all applicable rigging. Plan for lifts using the weight of the load, lifting capacity of equipment, and other relative information needed to plan safely any heavy load movement. Attach load using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and other related equipment. They will be responsible for the signaling operator during lift with instructions.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have 1-12 months of previous industrial experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
• Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Inspect all rigging equipment.
• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Climb structures to guide and position load.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Guides load during lift and positioning.
• Plan or assist in planning of lifts.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.

Preferred Additional Qualification

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

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports

Physical Requirements

• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• 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.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.

Required Tools: list to be provided

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.