Job Information
Aerotek Rigger in Ruther Glen, Virginia
Job Title: Rigger- Ruther Glen, VA
Job Description
Qualified Riggers are asked to set up and repair rigging for the movement of heavy equipment. As a Rigger, you will be required to prepare the materials before loading, set up the rigging equipment, operate heavy equipment machinery, and dismantle the rigging after the job. You will also be required to communicate with the rigging team and ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations. Willing to take someone entry level, but must be comfortable with a lot of labor and heavy lifting (up to 120 lbs).
Responsibilities
Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment using the appropriate rigging gear.
Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
Inspecting rigging before final use.
Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
Maneuvering loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
Communicating with the rigging and construction team.
Signaling or verbally directing workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.
Essential Skills
2+ years of experience in Rigging
1-2 years experience working around cranes
Experience with heavy lifting (100-120 lbs)
Forklift experience
NCCER or CCO Certification
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Boom lift or scissor lift experience is preferred
Why Work Here?
We offer a competitive salary, opportunity for overtime, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid-time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plan, military reserve pay offset, and paid maternity leave.
Work Environment
Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ruther Glen, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ruther Glen,VA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.