Rigging Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Helper to join our team at Omega Morgan. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a variety of level rigging skills, operating tractor trailers and other equipment, and supporting operations by moving objects, installing and dismantling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required.
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment uses and follows procedures (IE procedure for equipment placement on trailers for loading and off-loading; equipment tie down procedures).
• Learns and understands tools required for the job and the purpose of the tools.
• Dismantles and stores rigging equipment after use.
• Uses job appropriate PPE.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety.
• Reads and creates drawings and lifting plans.
• Uses basic and advanced rigging techniques.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed.
• When released by foreman or at the end of the day, checks with Dispatch for more duties.
• Completed necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• May drive non-DOT regulated vehicles and heavy equipment, (pickups, forklifts, etc.).
• May work out of town, on weekends and works overtime as needed. Keeps a flexible schedule and is able to travel.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
• Performs all duties to best of ability, faithfully, intellectually, safely in the best interest of the company.

Requirements:

• Experience within a similar field is required.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic mechanical skills preferred.