Crane Rigger

Job Description

Job Title: Rigger - Structural Steel / Industrial Rigging

Location: Abilene, Texas

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $28 per hour

Per Diem: $115 per day

Schedule: 55-60 hours per week

Job Overview:

We are seeking experienced Riggers to join our team in Abilene, TX. This position involves rigging and guiding structural steel and heavy materials during steel erection and pre-engineered metal building installation.

Qualified candidates must have strong knowledge of rigging procedures, load control, and crane signaling while maintaining a safe and efficient jobsite. The ability to read blueprints, understand lift plans, and safely handle heavy loads is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect rigging equipment including slings, shackles, hooks, cables, and chains before use
• Select appropriate rigging gear based on load weight, size, and lifting requirements
• Attach loads to cranes or lifting devices using proper rigging techniques
• Signal crane operators during lifts to ensure safe movement and placement of materials
• Guide steel beams, columns, and heavy equipment into position during lifts
• Assemble rigging equipment such as pulleys, cables, spreader bars, and hoisting gear
• Control loads using tag lines to ensure stability and proper positioning
• Assist with positioning and securing structural steel during installation
• Maintain proper communication with crane operators and crew members during lifts
• Follow all company safety policies and rigging procedures
• Maintain organized rigging equipment and ensure proper storage and maintenance
• Assist with additional jobsite duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• NCCER Rigger Certification required
• 3+ years of industrial or structural steel rigging experience preferred

Experience Required With:

• Structural steel rigging
• Crane signaling and load guidance
• Hoisting equipment and rigging gear
• Pre-engineered metal building projects
• Tag line control and load stabilization

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of rigging hardware and lifting procedures
• Ability to calculate load weights and determine proper rigging methods
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to lifting and hoisting operations
• Ability to read lift plans, blueprints, and jobsite layouts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Certifications & Screening:

• NCCER Rigger Certification required
• OSHA 10 Construction Industry certification required (current within the last 5 years)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening

Meet Your Recruiter

Craig Holt
Recruiter

• 309-223-4290
• craig@industrialtradeservices.com