Bigge Crane and Rigging
Introduction
Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. Weve played a role in building some of Americas most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it rightwith performance, precision, and accountability.
Job Overview
The Yard Assistant will play a crucial role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will be responsible for inspecting rigging equipment, planning lifts, and attaching loads using various rigging tools and techniques. Additionally, they will provide signals to equipment operators during lifts to ensure safe and precise positioning. Responsibilities
Thoroughly inspect and maintain all rigging equipment. Collaborate in the planning of lifts, considering load weight and equipment capacity. Skillfully attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment. Employ ropes to guide loads during lifting and positioning. Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts. Effectively communicate with equipment operators through hand signals for precise instructions. Guide and position loads, including climbing structures if necessary. Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from the equipment. Safely detach loads and remove rigging equipment. Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment. Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes. Operate forklifts, cranes, and Goldhofer trailers to offload, load, and move cranes and crane parts in the yard. Requirements
Possess comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities. Strong team player with excellent communication skills when collaborating with co-workers and other work-related contacts. Acquainted with proper hand signals for effective communication with equipment operators. Familiarity with lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities. Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads. Proficient in arithmetic to plan for lifts accurately. Willingness to strictly adhere to all company directives and safety procedures. Comfortable working at heights. High school diploma or equivalent. Benefits
Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Yard Assistant will play a crucial role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will be responsible for inspecting rigging equipment, planning lifts, and attaching loads using various rigging tools and techniques. Additionally, they will provide signals to equipment operators during lifts to ensure safe and precise positioning. Responsibilities
Thoroughly inspect and maintain all rigging equipment. Collaborate in the planning of lifts, considering load weight and equipment capacity. Skillfully attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment. Employ ropes to guide loads during lifting and positioning. Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts. Effectively communicate with equipment operators through hand signals for precise instructions. Guide and position loads, including climbing structures if necessary. Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from the equipment. Safely detach loads and remove rigging equipment. Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment. Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes. Operate forklifts, cranes, and Goldhofer trailers to offload, load, and move cranes and crane parts in the yard. Requirements
Possess comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities. Strong team player with excellent communication skills when collaborating with co-workers and other work-related contacts. Acquainted with proper hand signals for effective communication with equipment operators. Familiarity with lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities. Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads. Proficient in arithmetic to plan for lifts accurately. Willingness to strictly adhere to all company directives and safety procedures. Comfortable working at heights. High school diploma or equivalent. Benefits
Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr