Tower Crane Rigger - Vancouver, Canada - Pagnotta Industries, Inc.

Pagnotta Industries, Inc.

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES

We are currently seeking Tower Crane Riggers to assist our tower crane operators. This position will report into the Site Superintendent.

Benefits:

Employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
Life insurance
Travel insurance
RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings
Year-round, full-time 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
Employer paid training
Apprenticeship sponsorship

Culture

Our employees would describe the work environment as fast-paced and entrepreneurial-focused. We believe in hiring "A" Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed.

These types of people thrive because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities/Duties

Follow safe work procedures to assist the tower crane operator with lifting, lowering, or moving materials and loads.
Understand lifting and load bearing capacities of the tower crane.
Securing loads with suitable lifting equipment.
Communicate with operator via two-way radio and/or hand signals.
Signal and direct trucks on site for loading and offloading.
Inspecting rigging equipment.
Rig in decks and fly tables.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Fluent in English is a must
Authorization to work in Canada.
Good vision.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Knowledge of hand signals and radios.
Excellent communication in English required.
Good math skills.
Safe work ethic.

Working Conditions

Working at heights.
Work weeks are typically 6 days per week Monday to Saturday hours per day).
7:00 am start but can vary from site to site.
Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one 1⁄2 hour unpaid lunch break per day.
Exposure to cold/hot weather. Appropriate dress required for weather conditions.
Exposure to noise, dust, pollution.
Exposure to hazards such as heights, power tools, slips, falls, falling objects, sharp hand tools.
Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Educational Requirements

WHMIS 2015 (can provide).
Fall Protection (can provide).
Rigging Course (can provide).
Tower crane apprenticeship (preferred but not required)