What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rigger Apprentice position at TNT Crane & Rigging?
TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. and its affiliated entities
JOB TITLE: Rigger Apprentice
Location: TBD
TNT is looking to add full-time Rigger Apprentices to our workforce. TNT is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and the opportunity to work plenty of overtime hours. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Summary: TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. is looking for qualified individuals to train and grow within the crane and rigging industry. This is an entry level position that requires a high amount of teamwork and clear communication.
Riggers must have some knowledge of crane operations, basic math, and safety and accident prevention. You will learn this through both formal classroom training and on the job training experiences. As a rigger apprentice, you will complete all classroom training, or related instruction (RI) hours over approximately a three-year period while simultaneously logging 6,000 on the job training hours under the supervision of a journeyworker. At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, you will have earned your NCCER Rigger Certification, Signal Person Certification, and Advanced Rigger Certification.
An Ideal Rigger Apprentice
Successful rigger apprentices at TNT crane have:
- Willingness to learn
- Eagerness to build their knowledge and desire to put in the effort to develop their skills
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Prior construction or labor experience preferred, but not required (training will be provided)
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and working outdoors in varying conditions
- Ability to follow instructions and show attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
Whether through on-the-job learning, formalized training, work experience, or a combination of all, to become a Rigger an individual must know or be willing to learn:
- How to select proper rigging gear
- How to inspect rigging equipment prior to use
- The proper methods of safe load securing
- Standard hand and voice signal communications to communicate with the rigging and construction team
- How to break down rigging equipment and conduct post-rigging inspections
- Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment
- Ensuring compliance with federal and company safety regulations
Qualifications
- High school diploma/ or GED
- Driver’s License
- CDL preferred
- Ability to pass drug screen/ background check
- Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy tools and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds