Experienced Crane Rigger

Southern Lifting and Hoisting is looking for an experienced Crane Rigger to join our East Texas operation. We are looking for proven field experience; not entry-level candidates. This position requires someone who understands crane rigging, works safely around suspended loads and heavy equipment, and can be counted on to perform professionally every day.

Our riggers play a critical role in the safe execution of crane and lifting operations. You will work directly with crane operators and field crews to properly rig, control, position, and move loads across a variety of job sites.

What You’ll Do

• Perform rigging and signaling for crane operations
• Select and properly use slings, shackles, chokers, spreader bars, and other rigging equipment based on the load and job conditions
• Inspect rigging equipment before use and identify unsafe or damaged gear
• Support crane setup, lift execution, and breakdown
• Communicate clearly with crane operators using hand signals and/or radio communication
• Use taglines and proper rigging techniques to safely control and position suspended loads
• Participate in pre-lift planning, JSAs, and jobsite safety meetings
• Follow company, customer, OSHA, and applicable industry safety requirements
• Properly maintain and store rigging equipment

What You Need to Succeed

Required:

• Previous hands-on crane rigging experience
• Working knowledge of rigging practices, load control, and safe work around suspended loads
• Experience working safely around cranes and heavy equipment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with crane operators and field crews
• Dependable work history and professional approach to the job
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions
• Valid driver’s license
• Must live within 60 miles of our Kilgore, Texas shop

Preferred:

• CDL
• NCCCO Rigger Certification
• Plant outage experience
• Refinery, oil & gas, industrial, or city/municipal project experience

A Day in the Life

You will work alongside experienced crane operators and field crews supporting lifting operations throughout East Texas and surrounding areas. Depending on the job, you may be inspecting and preparing rigging, helping set up a crane, signaling an operator, or controlling and positioning suspended loads.

Every job is different, but the expectations are consistent: know your job, communicate clearly, work safely, and be someone the crew can depend on.

People who succeed at Southern tend to:

• Take ownership of their work
• Show up ready to perform
• Put safety ahead of shortcuts
• Communicate clearly with operators and the crew
• Respect the equipment, the customer, and the job
• Bring the experience and judgment to work safely without constant supervision

What You Get

• Competitive pay with consistent earning potential
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match after 6 months
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding crane and lifting operation

About Southern

The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. Together, our teams help move, lift, plan, and build the infrastructure that keeps critical industries running.

Southern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,480 - $80,890