General Foreman Rigging

Qualification Highlights 

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger/ Crane Operator. 2+ years in supervision positions. 
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).   
• Must be able to pass successfully Zachry Motor vehicles authorization. 
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements. 
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft. 
• Must have reliable transportation. 

 

Position Responsibilities 

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts. 
• Inspect all rigging equipment. 
• Plan or assist in the planning of lifts. 
• Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment. 
• Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning. 
• Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions. 
• Guides load during lift and positioning. 
• Climb structures to guide and position load. 
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment. 
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment. 
• Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment. 

 

Required Qualifications 

• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities. 
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use. 
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts. 
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction. 
• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks. 
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator. 
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment. 
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire date. 
• Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another. 
• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift. 
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures. 
• Must be able to work at heights. 
• Must have reliable transportation. 

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications 

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee. 
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc. 
• Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.
• NCCCO Rigger Certification 

 

Reporting to: 

This position will be responsible for multiple crews that will be led by foreman supervisors in their daily work. May manage 4+ crews each having up to 5-15 workers. Foreman of the crews will answer directly to this position.

 

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 

 

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.