Crane Rigger - Trainee (Belfield, ND)

A Crane Rigger Trainee is an inexperienced applicant who is responsible for learning and performing all tasks on a Crane. They will assist with inspections and configuring cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, and blocks according to weight and size of the load to be moved.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Align, level, and anchor machine
• Attach loads to rigging support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, booms, using bolts and clamps
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches according to load weights and sizes
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads in order to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Attends and participates in safety meetings
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles
• Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and any other regulations that are required
• Reports any and all incidents immediately
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Performs other duties as directed by management

Required Skills:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess organization and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work with a team
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs and handle physical demanding work
• Must be clean shaven
• Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
• Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
• Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work

Qualifications:

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme cold ,heat, wind, rain, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work as job duties demand.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Class A or B CDL, preferred

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous Crane Rigger Experience, preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive wages and paid time off
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance available
• Retirement plan with company match

Pay

$24-$26 per hour