Rigger

Introduction: Why Work for Big Star Crane & Rigging? Big Star is dedicated to providing high-quality equipment to organizations and industries in Texas.
We have great people and equipment, a strong culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.
You can count on Big Star to be your experienced partner in the crane business.
The industries we serve are listed below: Upstream Fracking Coil Tubing Wind Turbine Renewables Midstream Summary/Objective: Riggers will be responsible for the 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 safely plan any heavy load movement, and attach the load using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and other related equipment.
They will be responsible for signaling the operator during the lift with instructions.
Responsibilities: Help with the assembly of cranes.
Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
Inspect all rigging equipment.
Plans or assists in the planning of lifts.
Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Tie the 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 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.
Help with the disassembly of the cranes.
Educational Requirements / 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 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 a NCCER certification for Rigging or be able to successfully complete the NCCCO OR ETS Rigging assessment.
Must have basic transportation knowledge in moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
Knowledge of arithmetic is required to plan 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.
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Benefits: Competitive pay and a 401(k) plan Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Vacation and Company Holidays Big Star Crane and Rigging provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.