Rigger - Nationwide

Position Summary: Riggers will participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads

Essential Functions: Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely This position could require work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate Please note that the essential job functions listed above are not intended to be all-encompassing. Employee may be asked to perform tasks which are not listed in this description but may also be considered essential for employment.