JVIC - Rigger TA

Riggers will be responsible for the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will inspect all applicable rigging and 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.

Requirements

• 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 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 of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.
• 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.