Yard Assistant

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1800 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC