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Join Our Team as a Lead Rigging Technician in Denver!

Morrow Equipment Company, the unrivaled leader in the tower crane industry across North America, is seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to fill the role of Lead Rigging Technician at our Denver location. As we celebrate our 55-year milestone, we're excited to expand our team with individuals who share our passion for excellence in the tower crane industry.

About Morrow Equipment Company: With a rich legacy spanning decades, Morrow Equipment Company has consistently set the benchmark for innovation, safety, and efficiency in the tower crane industry. Our commitment to delivering top-notch services and solutions has positioned us as the go-to provider for comprehensive lifting solutions. Joining Morrow means becoming part of a legacy that shapes the skyline and powers the progress of construction projects across the continent.

Position Overview: As a Lead Rigging Technician, you will play a pivotal role in our operations, bringing expertise in tower cranes and construction hoist erection and dismantling. The ideal candidate is not only confident working at heights but also possesses strong leadership skills to guide and oversee the crew in aerial operations. Your role will be critical in ensuring the seamless execution of projects, emphasizing safety, precision, and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with erection, climbs, and dismantles to cranes and personnel/material hoists. Assists Field E&D Superintendent and District Service Manager with maintenance of cranes and hoists when not assigned to a jobsite. Provide assistance with proper loading of equipment on trucks for transporting.
• Understand rigging procedures regarding slings, shackles, chokers etc.
• Applicable knowledge of OSHA safety regulations as they apply to crane and hoist erection, dismantle, climbing, and repair. Complies with Company and Regulatory safety requirements and specifications on jobsites, the district yard, and shop. Notifies Field E&D Superintendent of unsafe conditions or practices or the District Service Manager if Field E&D Superintendent is not available.
• Receive and inspect all incoming equipment for damage and/or missing components.
• Submission of required service reports, expense reports, time sheets and other documents required. All such documents must be processed and submitted within designated timeframes established by the Field E&D Superintendent and the Corporate office.
• Work overtime when required to accommodate the needs of the business.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional business environment, demonstrating a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Work in a collaborative manner with all personnel to ensure tasks are completed timely.
• Maintain confidential information in a professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude by being self-driven, personable, and dependable.
• Respectful and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication style to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings to everyone while performing for/or representing the Company.
• Successful problem-solving skills, including the identification, resolution, prevention of problems, and being a good listener.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to plan and prioritize work activities with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and is able to multi-task and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ensure lifting equipment is in safe operating condition prior to use.
• Follow all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times, including proper usage of Company-supplied PPE as required, including hard hats, safety glasses, body harnesses, etc.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner, which includes wearing of Company supplied Morrow Branded shirts or uniforms, and proper maintenance of Company vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tower crane construction hoist erection and dismantling.
• Confidence and proficiency in working at heights.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively run a crew in aerial operations.
• Strong knowledge of crane signaling and rigging techniques.
• NCCCO certification for Rigger/ Signalperson or equivalent required

TECHNICAL SKILLS/LICENSES REQUIRED:

The technical skills and licenses required in this position include the:

• Ability to operate all yard and shop equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Requirement to attend training courses and seminars as requested by the Company.
• Requirement to maintain a valid State driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Average hours per week: 40 (normal work schedule).

Shift: As Needed.

Tools or equipment used for this position and frequency of use:

Hammer, Screwdriver, torque wrench, harness and lanyard, fall protection equipment and Ohm Meter.

**All of these are required in various percentages that differ according to the assignment.

Weight required to be lifted each normal workday:

Not Required Occasional Frequently Continuously

0-10 lbs. X

10-20 lbs. X

20-35 lbs. X

35-50 lbs. X

50-75 lbs. X

75-100 lbs. X

Over 100 lbs. X

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. E.g.: the distance material is carried, how high material is lifted, etc.

Lifting:

Carrying distance: Various requirements according to project.

Repetitive use of hands:

Weight Frequency

Simple Grasping Normal 0-15 lbs. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling Normal 0-15 lbs. Occasionally

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine controls: N/A

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing): All are required.

Environmental factors of each normal workday:

• Time spent: Inside - 0 hours, Outside - 8 hours
• Temperature: Various – Ranges from Normal to High.
• Humidity: Various – Ranges from Normal to High
• Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors, Dust, Gas

Describe: Employee may be exposed to various environmental factors that will differ depending on the project assigned.

Special hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Other - Heights.

Describe: Employee is required to climb tower crane to inspect and complete repair and maintenance work.

These examples are not meant to be all-inclusive and management reserves the right to modify tasks within this job description to meet the needs of the Company.

Employees are expected to maintain a clean, safe and orderly workspace, assist co-workers whenever possible and work overtime when necessary. All Morrow employees are required to constantly work in a safe manner and comply with all Morrow safety policies.

BENEFITS:

Your needs, and those of your family, are unique to you. That’s why Morrow Equipment Company provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal situation. Our program offers you and your family important healthcare coverage and financial security. Some of the benefits we offer are paid for in full by Morrow. For others, it is a shared contribution between you and the Company. Other benefits are also available to you at reasonable group rates. Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation at Morrow.

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE - We offer a platinum level comprehensive benefits package for eligible U.S. employees and dependents.

• Medical Plans – Choice of PPO Medical Plan and HSA Medical Plan (Wellness and Standard)
• Dental PPO Plan
• Prescription Drugs – Retail Pharmacy, Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy

FINANCE & SAVINGS - We offer a 401(K) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage and more.

• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability – 50/50 Employee/Employer Split

WORK/LIFE BALANCE - We offer generous paid holidays, vacation and PTO to help employees balance life at work and at home.

• Paid Holidays and Employee’s Birthday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid PTO (Personal Time Off and Sick Leave)
• Free Confidential Counseling through the Employee Assistance Program

Morrow Equipment Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.