Job Description
Job Description
Rigger - $60,000–$70,000 + Benefits – Shelbyville, KY (75% travel with generous travel per diem)
Do you have hands-on experience in rigging, construction, crane operations or heavy trucking?
The role
Edwards Moving & Rigging is looking for a Rigger to join its Operations team in Shelbyville, KY.
This is an hourly, non-exempt role, reporting to the Foreman. The position involves around 75% travel, with a generous travel per diem provided.
As a Rigger, you will work as part of a crew to support the lifting, moving and placement of heavy equipment and materials. You will use rigging tools, operate equipment and help make sure every load is handled safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general labourer duties as part of a crew
- Operate equipment such as forklifts and skid steers
- Attach loads to rigging equipment for lifting and transport
- Use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic tools and measuring equipment
- Signal or verbally direct workers during hoisting and moving work
- Inspect and test rigging equipment to support safe operations
- Carry out physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing, balancing and walking
- Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions
- Complete other related duties as required
About our company
Edwards Moving & Rigging provides specialist moving, lifting and rigging services for complex projects. The Operations team plays a key role in making sure equipment and materials are moved safely, accurately and professionally.
The Benefits
- Higher pay bracket for candidates with a CDL Class A licence
- Generous travel per diem
- 401(k) matching
- Dental, vision, health and life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Referral programme
- Varied work across different sites and projects
Salary is $60,000–$70,000, with a higher pay bracket available for candidates with a CDL Class A licence. Applications from candidates without a CDL Class A are still encouraged.
The person
You will need 1–5 years’ experience in rigging, heavy rigging, crane operations, construction or the heavy trucking industry.
You will also need:
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
- Fluent spoken and written English for safety training
- Clean criminal record
- Willingness to take part in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing
- Welding experience would be a plus
- CDL Class A licence preferred, but not essential.
What’s next
Apply today to be considered for this Rigger opportunity with Edwards Moving & Rigging.