Rigger - Industrial

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It^® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
  • Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required)
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Primary Function: Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment or materials on construction projects.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Set up hoisting equipment for rising and placing structural steel members, setting equipment, processing pipe.
• Select wire ropes,slings, shackles, or lifting devices according to weight and size of loads to be moved.
• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, with bolts and clamps.
• Attach load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
• Give directions to crane operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loud speakers, two-way radios, or telephone.
• Read and interpret lifting capacity charts.
• Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into or onto trucks, railroad cars or other moving devices.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a Certified or Qualified Rigger.
• Must have 4 years of verifiable experience as a rigger in industrial construction.
• Able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions.
• Must be able to work off blue prints and sketches.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often and work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals.
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations.
• May be required to satisfactorily demonstrate craft certification through written and/or performance test developed and prepared by an independent third party.

Benefits:

At the heart of Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to “make a positive difference in the lives of our employees.” Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.