Rigger (Atlanta, Ga)

Southway Crane & Rigging, Inc.

Specialty Rigging Division

Position: Rigger

Location: ATLANTA, GA

Reports to: Director of Specialty Rigging

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Ensures safety first. Assists the crane operator on job tasks during the operation of the crane and provides rigging operation and hand signals to ensure safe lifting of the load. Loads and secures equipment (spreader bars, mats, counter weights, etc.) then drives truck to location. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicle. Obeys all safety and environmental policies while performing work on the job site.

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are.
• Assists the crane operator in the proper set-up of the equipment.
• Assists the crane operator in the maintenance of the crane and accessory equipment. (i.e. pickup trucks, haul trucks, trailers, etc.)
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Utilizes proper hand signals during all operations of the crane.
• Properly secures equipment to the trailer before operating truck.
• Inspects truck and trailer and fills out truck inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the proper supervisor.
• Reports mechanical defects in writing on the truck and/or trailers to the shop technician or a supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of the chains, boomer, and straps assigned to the truck and reports to supervisor of missing equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs maintenance on chains, boomer, and straps.
• Documents and turns in all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment to the proper supervisor.
• Monitors the annual State inspection and State license plates and reports to the supervisor one month in advance before the expiration date.
• Reports to Dispatcher immediately on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Other job duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of rigging experience required
• Commercial driving experience preferred
• Advanced Rigger certification required

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service Southway’s customers have come to expect.

Company Benefits: Southway Crane & Rigging provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, optional Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the Sales Representative and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. Southway reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.