Bigge Crane and Rigging

Yard Assistant

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Introduction:

At Bigge, we have an incredibly rich history. Since 1916, we have been building America’s landmarks, and we are proud to have created one of the highest-performing equipment companies in the world. We are elevating America with over 1,800 cranes in our nationwide crane rental fleet. Our Mission is clear; we buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes throughout the United States – and we continue to grow.

Why Work for Bigge? Because we are the BEST in the industry! We have the best people and equipment, an incredible culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.


By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technology platform, we are forging new ground in safety, rental fleet growth, and employee enrichment – and we want you to be a part of that.



Summary/Objective:

The Yard Rigging Assistant will play a crucial role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will be responsible for inspecting rigging equipment, planning lifts, and attaching loads using various rigging tools and techniques. Additionally, they will provide signals to equipment operators during lifts to ensure safe and precise positioning.



Responsibilities:


Thoroughly inspect and maintain all rigging equipment.
Collaborate in the planning of lifts, considering load weight and equipment capacity.
Skillfully attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Employ ropes to guide loads during lifting and positioning.
Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts.
Effectively communicate with equipment operators through hand signals for precise instructions.
Guide and position loads, including climbing structures if necessary.
Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from the equipment.
Safely detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes.
Operate forklifts, cranes, and Goldhofer trailers to offload, load, and move cranes and crane parts in the yard.



Educational Requirements / Qualifications:


Possess comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills when collaborating with co-workers and other work-related contacts.
Acquainted with proper hand signals for effective communication with equipment operators.
Familiarity with lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities.
Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
Proficient in arithmetic to plan for lifts accurately.
Willingness to strictly adhere to all company directives and safety procedures.
Comfortable working at heights.
High school diploma or equivalent.



Benefits:


Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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