Helper Rigger

Qualification Highlights 

• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions  

• Must have 2 plus years of previous industrial experience.    

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements. 

• Must be able to work at heights more than 300 ft. 

• Must have all required tools. 

• Must have reliable transportation.  

Position Responsibilities 

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.  

• Inspect all rigging equipment. 

• Plan or assist in 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. 

 Required 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 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 have basic transportation knowledge regarding moving equipment and loads from one location to another. 

• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning 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. 

 Preferred Additional Qualification 

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee. 

• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc. 

• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker Helper 

Reports to Position 

This position does not have any direct reports 

Physical Requirements 

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.   

• Will talk and hear to communicate.   

• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.   

• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.   

• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.  

• 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.   

 Required Tools: list to be provided 

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.