Rigging Specialist

EMCOR Group is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exceeding customer expectations.

We are seeking a skilled Rigging Specialist to join our team in DeSoto, KS. As a Rigging Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with the positioning of chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains, and rigging as directed by the Rigger.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the positioning of chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains, and rigging as directed by the Rigger.
• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Working knowledge in working with attaching rigging to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions.
• Give verbal and hand signals as assigned.
• Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Secure material and rigging equipment for transport.
• Perform housekeeping of areas and of packing materials.
• Lift and carry objects of varying weights.
• Detect, recognize, and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Skilled in both written and verbal communication.
• Complete all Safety and general job training as required by SIC.
• Observe SIC and Customer safety and quality processes and procedures at all times.

Physical Requirements/Job Site Requirements:

Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds. Conditions include working in office, shop, busy traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to safely access all areas of property, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, and other elevated positions, as well as, confined spaces.

Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position.

Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools.

Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts, in workboats, and working in awkward body positions.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.