Job Title: Advanced Certified (NCCER) Riggers
Location: Olathe, De Soto, Kansas City Kansas
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $33–$35 per hour (based on experience)
Hours: 50-60 hours
Per Diem: $100 per day, (7days)
Duration: 14-16 month long project
Job Overview:
We are seeking experienced Riggers to join our team in De Soto, KS. This role involves rigging, signaling, and guiding structural steel and heavy materials during steel erection and pre-engineered metal building installation.
The ideal candidate will have advanced rigging knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to safely coordinate lifts with crane operators and field crews.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect rigging equipment including slings, shackles, hooks, cables, and chains prior to use
- Select proper rigging gear based on load weight, size, and lift requirements
- Attach and secure loads to cranes and lifting devices using proper rigging techniques
- Signal crane operators to safely lift, move, and position loads
- Guide structural steel, beams, and heavy materials into place during lifts
- Use tag lines to control and stabilize loads
- Assemble rigging equipment such as pulleys, spreader bars, and hoisting systems
- Assist with positioning and securing structural steel during installation
- Maintain clear communication with crane operators and crew members
- Follow all company safety standards and jobsite procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- NCCER Advanced Rigger Certification required
- 3+ years of structural steel or industrial rigging experience preferred
Experience Required With:
- Structural steel rigging
- Crane signaling and load control
- Rigging hardware and lifting equipment
- Pre-engineered metal building projects
- Tag line usage and load stabilization
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of rigging methods and load calculations
- Ability to read lift plans, blueprints, and jobsite layouts
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards for rigging and hoisting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Work Requirements & PPE:
- Red shirts and/or red jackets/hoodies are required to be worn daily
- All standard PPE is required at all times
- Hard hat, safety harness, and lanyard will be provided, Employees are financially responsible for issued equipment.
Certifications & Screening:
- NCCER Advanced Rigger Certification required
- OSHA 10 Construction Industry certification required (current within last 5 years)
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
Job Summary:
This position is for highly skilled Advanced Certified Riggers with experience in structural steel and heavy lifting operations. Candidates must be capable of safely coordinating lifts, handling rigging equipment, and working efficiently in a team environment.
This opportunity offers $33–$35 per hour (DOE), $100/day per diem, and consistent 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with potential for additional hours when available.