Tower Crane Rigger - Kelowna, Canada - The Quorum Group

The Quorum Group

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Kelowna, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Position Title:
Tower Crane Rigger

Location:
Kelowna

Availability:
Weekdays (With overtime/ weekends Availability)

About Us:

For over 35 years The Quorum Group of companies has been privileged to work on a number of Canada's greatest landmarks.

Each project varies from residential towers, corporate high rises, and commercial superstructures.

Being a concrete formwork company, we specialize in the construction of high-rise buildings. Our structural formwork division is looking to hire an experienced 'Rigger' to join our team.

Responsibilities:

The main role of a tower crane rigger is to safely hook up loads for all trades on site and be able to communicate clearly to the operator where, when, and why a load is being moved
Communicate and work with Site Foremen and Superintendents to take directions on daily tasks
Communication with other trades and coordination of lifts
Be familiar with the lifting capacities of the tower crane; ensure no load is lifted where the weight is unknown
Follow and operate under sitesafe work procedures for lifting, lowering, or moving equipment
Communicate with the operator via twoway radio and/or hand signals during lifting and lowering procedures
Ensuring that the loads are aligned in their new spot, properly leveled, and anchored so it does not move during use.
Strictly adhering to safety regulations (swp) and precautions
Ensuring that equipment/material from the loads are stored properly and is in good condition.
Responsible for breaking down rigging equipment and storing it properly after he or she is done with a job, as this also enables him or her to set up more quickly when it's time for another job

- wash out concrete buckets/ Chains are hooked up properly on the crane hook at the end of the shift/ Radios are being charged overnight/ Daily inspections of rigging/ equipment/ Fill out the Rigger log book daily/ Lock block test beginning of every shift

Daily Tasks:

Daily job tasks rig loads of deliveries off trucks for the site with a crane.
Hook and loads onto trucks to leave the site
Place and pour concrete with the use of a concrete bucket
Hook up forming columns load, land, stand, and strip
Hook up Form deck tables, fly and land
Load for other trades equipment/material

Job Skills & Qualifications

Hard worker
Able to lift over 50lbs
Able to take direction
Experience with Formwork equipment
Peri, Doka, National Forming
Experience in fastpaced highrise projects.
Valid Fall Protection Tickets
Dedication to the project team and timeoriented goals of the project
Familiar with largescale construction sites
Able to work well with others and deal if there is a change of plans on short notice

Working conditions

Overtime is available to those who want it
Longterm, steady, yearround work based on the projects.
Working at heights.
Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel, climb and walk for long periods.
Exposure to hot and cold extremes. Must have appropriate gear for the weather.
Exposure to noise, dust, and pollution.

What we offer:

Be part of a growing business
Yearround, fulltime work
Opportunities for advancement wage increases and promotions are regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard and take pride in producing quality work
A genuine, respectful, and progressive work environment developed over 35 years
Competitive pay depending on the experience level
Medical / Dental & RRSP contribution

Benefits: