Remote - Industrial Rigger - Heavy Lift & Rigging

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a specialized career working on challenging heavy lifting, rigging, transportation, and industrial projects.
• Gain hands-on experience with equipment, tools, and techniques that can lead to advancement into foreman and field leadership roles.
• Join experienced crews handling high-impact projects for major industrial facilities throughout the region and beyond.
• Work in a role where safety, teamwork, precision, and practical problem-solving are genuinely valued.
• Get exposure to multiple industries and project environments rather than performing the same work at one fixed site.
• Ideal opportunity for someone with construction, crane, heavy trucking, or rigging experience who wants to specialize in heavy industrial work.

Location: Remote field-based position. Candidates may live anywhere in Kentucky or surrounding states and must be comfortable traveling approximately 75% to project sites. For job-board sourcing, the Indeed posting should be based in Louisville, KY, while LinkedIn should target candidates statewide throughout Kentucky.

Note: Must have 1 years of experience in rigging, heavy rigging, crane operations, construction, heavy trucking, or a closely related hands-on industrial field. Extensive travel availability is required.

About Us

We are an established heavy haul, heavy lifting, rigging, and specialized transportation organization supporting complex projects across major industries throughout the country. Our team takes pride in solving challenging lifting and transportation needs safely, efficiently, and professionally. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Work as part of an experienced field crew performing heavy rigging, lifting, transportation, and industrial project activities.
• Attach and secure loads to rigging equipment for safe lifting, positioning, and transport.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as qualified and assigned.
• Signal and communicate with equipment operators and crew members during hoisting and load movement operations.
• Inspect rigging equipment and tools to confirm they are safe and ready for use.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, hydraulic equipment, and precision measuring tools.
• Support loading, unloading, equipment setup, material handling, and general project-site activities.
• Follow established rigging procedures, job-site safety requirements, and crew instructions.
• Perform physically demanding work including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
• Travel extensively to industrial project sites throughout Kentucky, surrounding states, and other locations as projects require.

Qualifications

• 1 years of rigging, heavy rigging, crane operations, construction, heavy trucking, industrial construction, or similar hands-on experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 75%.
• Ability to speak and read fluent English to complete required safety training.
• Ability to work safely in industrial and safety-sensitive environments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively and perform physically demanding field work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Must be able to satisfy applicable background, drug, alcohol, and job-site access requirements.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity to turn hands-on construction or equipment experience into a specialized career in heavy rigging and lifting. You will learn from experienced crews, work on challenging projects across multiple industries, and develop valuable skills that can lead to higher-level rigging and field leadership opportunities.

JPC-2216

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you perform physically demanding field work, including repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs? Yes/No
• Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
• Are you willing and able to travel approximately 75% for project work? Yes/No.

Experience:

• rigging, crane, construction, or heavy trucking: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $24 - $32