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 more than 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 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 skills 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 regarding 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 

• Employees 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 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.