Rigger Journeyman

* Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints or drawings.
* Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job.
* Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
* Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company trucks.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
* Identify, explain and perform crane signals.
* Identify functions, operating characteristics and limitations or various pieces of heavy equipment.
* Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate hoisting problems to appropriate personnel.
* Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedures required when performing lifts near power lines.
* Demonstrate ability to assure adequate site preparation for cranes,
* Demonstrate ability to consistently obtain correct load weight and load placement information prior to performing any lifts.
* Demonstrate ability to determine the number of parts of hoist line required.
* Demonstrate ability to assemble, set up, and rig a crane properly.
* Demonstrate ability to safely move a crane from one location to another.
* Demonstrate appropriate procedures in shutting down and securing cranes when they are unattended.
* Demonstrate ability to read and understand sling and shackle charts.
* Demonstrate ability to inspect all equipment used in the lifting process including slings, cables, shackles, chains, pins, safety catches, etc.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills for hand rigging procedures.
* Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
* Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
* Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
* Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
* Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
* Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.

Employee should have at least 2 years in the construction industry working as in a helper or material handler position or around construction mobile equipment.