Rigger

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.

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