Crane Rigger (CDL-A & Travel Required)

PAY & BENEFITS:

· Weekly payroll.

· Starting rate negotiable, depending on experience.

· Minimum of 48 hours per week guaranteed.

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 115 hours worked.

· Paid vacation (accrual, based on years of service).

· Flexible home time.

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Borsheim Companies is the unparalleled leader in the Midwest, dedicated to delivering exceptional crane, rigging, engineering, and transportation services. With an illustrious 79-year legacy, our mission is simple yet powerful: 'Lifting Your Expectations.'

Our team is guided by four core values: Be Safe, Be Dedicated, Be Reliable, and Be a Leader. These principles shape our culture, our operations, and our commitment to excellence in every project we take on. We are looking for individuals who embody these values and are ready to contribute meaningfully to our success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Crane Rigger with at least 1 year of field rigging experience, a valid NCCCO Rigger Level I or II Certification, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a minimum of 3 years of verifiable CDL driving experience. This is an on-the-road position that involves traveling to various job sites to assist with lifting and rigging operations, inspect rigging gear, attach loads to cranes, and support safe, efficient crane setups and takedowns. Professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety are essential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Read and interpret lift plans, rigging diagrams, and load charts.

· Select appropriate rigging equipment based on load type, weight, and lift parameters.

· Inspect rigging gear and crane attachments daily to ensure safe operation.

· Communicate with crane operators and signalpersons to coordinate lifts and ensure alignment with safety protocols.

· Secure and balance loads properly using slings, shackles, chokers, and other rigging hardware.

· Assist in setting up and dismantling cranes and lifting equipment on job sites.

· Operate commercial vehicles to transport equipment and rigging gear as needed.

· Follow OSHA, ASME, DOT, and company-specific safety regulations at all times.

· Maintain a clean and organized work area and report any hazards or unsafe conditions.

· Participate in safety briefings and pre-lift planning meetings.

· Other duties assigned by the Crane Operator or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum 1 year of experience as a crane rigger or in a similar heavy construction role.

· Valid NCCCO Rigger Level I or II Certification.

· Valid Class A CDL with a minimum of 3 years of verifiable driving experience.

· Solid understanding of rigging principles, load weight distribution, and crane hand signals.

· Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

· Willingness and ability to travel extensively for projects.

· Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

· OSHA 10 or 30 certification (preferred)

· Signalperson certification (NCCCO or equivalent [preferred])

· Experience in crane rental, heavy civil, or industrial construction environments (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance on uneven or elevated surfaces.

· Lifting/Carrying: Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds independently and occasionally with assistance.

· Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle rigging gear, tools, slings, and safety equipment; must be able to tie knots, secure rigging, and adjust hardware with precision.

· Hearing/Speech: Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with crane operators and crew members using verbal commands and hand signals; ability to hear warning signals and radio communication in noisy construction environments is essential.

· Vision: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Environmental Conditions: Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and varying terrain.

· Other Requirements: Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Borsheim Crane Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 48.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)
• NCCCO Rigger I/II (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road