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Your Impact:

Summary: Under general supervision, the rigger assembles rigging gear to lift and move equipment or material; selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved; attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, and ceilings with bolts and clamps; attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, slings, ropes and chains to crane hook; gives directions, using hand signals or radio communications, to the crane operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads in order to ensure the safety of workers and the material handled. The rigger also sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches. Directs workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment on board and into ships. May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee’s current rate.

Essential Functions:

• Uses hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving equipment and materials.
• Attaches loads to rigging gear to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Signal or verbally direct crane operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads on order to ensure the safety of workers and equipment.
• Cleans, inspects, and tests rigging gear to ensure safety and reliability in accordance with industry standards and the NAVFAC P-307, WEIGHT HANDLING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT manual.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and / or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.

Marginal Functions:

• Forklift Operator
• Heavy Truck Driver
• Performs other duties as requested

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Required Education / Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Rigger
• Familiarity with the applicable requirements of NAVFAC P-307

Certificate / License / Registration:

• Rigger Certification
• Class A Commercial Driver License
• Forklift Operator License

Travel: Minimal to None

ADDL Essential Functions

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
• Climbing: 25%
• Crawling: 5%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%)
• High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible, 25%
• Other: NA

Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Outside or on ship, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 75%
• Hazardous conditions - Exposure to moving vehicles and equipment, 75%
• Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel, 5%
• Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - Computers, radios, copiers, telephones, 50%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated: Operates vehicles and forklifts, 25%
• Tools used in trade: Occasional use of hand tools, pressure washer 10%
• Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)

• Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with possible shifts over the weekends to support sign offs 100%
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)

Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.

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