Job Description

They specialise in the use of manual mechanical devices, and assemble temporary structures like scaffolding on construction sites. Riggers are responsible for aligning and anchoring the machinery, attaching loads, controlling the movement of heavy equipment, and ensuring the rigging is safe for use.

Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment machinery.
Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
Inspecting rigging before final use.
Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
Maneuvering loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
Communicating with the rigging and construction team.
Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• familiarity with osha safety standards.
• in-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
• ability to work at heights and in noisy environments.

Education + Experience

• Qualification: Diploma