Rigger Journeyman

About This Role

Experienced Rigger Journeyman needed for an industrial power project in Greenville, MS. Night-shift position focused on rigging, setting, and aligning heavy equipment, machinery, pipe, and steel to plans, specs and industry safety standards on a 5x10 schedule. You will plan and lay out rigging, select and install rated rigging components, guide loads with tag lines, and inspect subordinate work. Pay is $36/hr with a $1/hr night shift differential and a weekly per diem of $700 if eligible. Eligible rehires may receive additional incentive compensation.

What You'll Do

• • Plan, lay out and set up rigging for heavy equipment, machinery, pipe and steel per plans and specs
• • Select and install rated rigging components; develop basic rigging and lift procedures
• • Guide loads into position with tag lines and use crane signals to coordinate lifts
• • Estimate sizes, distances and lift tensions; identify safe rigging points
• • Inspect subordinate work for compliance, point out deficiencies and take corrective action
• • Work safely at heights, in confined spaces and in varying outdoor conditions

What We're Looking For

• • 5+ years rigging experience in industrial/power plant construction
• • Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and lift diagrams
• • Proven skill using hand/power tools, layout tools and rigging hardware
• • Comfortable working at heights, in confined areas and on uneven surfaces
• • Must have required personal tools and be able to pass drug/alcohol and fit-for-duty testing
• • Ability to work night shift on a 5x10 schedule, overtime and irregular hours as required

Qualifications

• • Minimum 5 years industrial/power rigging experience
• • Valid U.S. driver’s license (may be required)
• • OSHA 10 (or OSHA 30 preferred)
• • Rigger/crane signal certification or equivalent employer-approved credential
• • First Aid/CPR and fit-for-duty clearance
• • Ability to read English-language plans and communicate effectively with crew and supervision

What We Offer

• • $36.00/hr base pay
• • $700 weekly per diem (if eligible)
• • $1.00/hr night shift differential
• • 5x10 night schedule for concentrated work weeks
• • Eligible rehire incentive pay for qualifying candidates
• • Work on industrial power projects with steady, skilled trade work

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