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Cdl Rigger Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Driver/Rigger

Houston, TX · On-site

$22.25 - $28.75/hr

Class A CDL required to drive commercial vehicles. * Minimum 2 years experience driving commercial vehicles. * Minimum 1 year prior experience rigging cranes or similar equipment * Ability to work ...

Driver/Rigger

Houston, TX · On-site

$23 - $29.50/hr

Class A CDL required to drive commercial vehicles. * Minimum 2 years experience driving commercial vehicles. * Minimum 1 year prior experience rigging cranes or similar equipment * Ability to work ...

Industrial Machinery Riggers amp; Millwrights move heavy industrial machinery, equipment and materials that cannot be moved through conventional methods. In addition to driving loads, our CDL Drivers ...

Truck Driver/Rigger

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$23 - $29.75/hr

Unrestricted CDL and valid driver's licence. * Minimum 3 years of tractor-trailer experience. * Commitment to safety and compliance. Preferred: * Interest in rigging and willingness to train into a ...

Erectors, Inc. is looking for CDL Truck Driver to join our team! CDL Truck Drivers are required to assist the riggers and millwrights in performance of their duties. Drivers are responsible to ensure ...

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Cdl Rigger information

What is a CDL rigger?

CDL Riggers are skilled professionals who operate heavy machinery and vehicles, such as cranes and trucks, to move, lift, and transport large or heavy loads. They hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and are trained in rigging techniques to ensure loads are secured and moved safely. Their work is essential in construction, manufacturing, and other industries that require the transportation of oversized or heavy equipment. CDL Riggers must follow strict safety protocols and often work as part of a team to coordinate complex lifting and transport operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a CDL rigger?

To thrive as a CDL Rigger, you need a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), knowledge of rigging techniques, and experience with heavy equipment operation and load securement. Familiarity with rigging hardware, load charts, and OSHA safety protocols, along with certifications like NCCCO or Rigging and Signalperson credentials, are typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help ensure safe and efficient operations on job sites. These skills and qualifications are vital to prevent accidents, maintain compliance, and ensure successful completion of lifting and transport tasks.

What challenges do CDL riggers face when coordinating heavy equipment moves on job sites?

CDL Riggers often encounter challenges such as navigating tight spaces, ensuring proper load securement, and maintaining constant communication with other crew members to execute safe lifts and transports. The role requires a strong understanding of rigging techniques, safety protocols, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing site conditions. Effective collaboration with crane operators, site supervisors, and other trades is essential to ensure that all equipment moves are completed efficiently and without incident.

What is the difference between Cdl Rigger vs Crane Operator?

AspectCdl RiggerCrane Operator
CertificationsRigger certification, CDL licenseCrane operator certification, CDL license
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settingsConstruction sites, heavy lifting environments
Industry UsageConstruction, shipping, industrial projectsConstruction, shipping, infrastructure projects

Both Cdl Rigger and Crane Operator roles often require CDL licenses and work in construction or industrial environments. While riggers focus on attaching loads and ensuring safety during lifting, crane operators handle the operation of cranes. These roles are complementary and often work together on the same projects, but their specific skills and certifications differ slightly.

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Rigger / Advanced Rigger/ Driver

Allegiance Crane and Equipment

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Seeking Candidates for our Corpus Christi, TX location.
Allegiance Crane & Equipment a top employer for Riggers / Advanced Riggers/Driver! We are looking for full-time hard-working, team players to join our team.
We offer a strong work environment & team culture! Our team members enjoy a very competitive benefits package including top-rate pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K w/company match, vacation, and more!ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Safely drive tractor-trailer to transport cranes and equipment to job sites.
  • Properly secure equipment to the trailer for preparation for hauling.
  • Utilize proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load, including hand signals for the safe operation of the crane.
  • Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles, and clamps
  • Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment
  • Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting

REQUIREMENTS
  • NCCCO or NCCER certification required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Class A CDL required to drive commercial vehicles.
  • Minimum 2 years experience driving commercial vehicles.
  • Minimum 1 year prior experience rigging cranes or similar equipment
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Professional communication skill to be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, climb, and move about shop and equipment. Heavy physical effort required. Must be able to lift up to 75 lb. Will regularly be exposed to noise, heat, dust, and fumes around job sites and yard. Extreme weather conditions possible, at times. Must be able to drive a vehicle for local travel.
Allegiance Crane & Equipment is an EEO Employer.