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