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Zachry Group

JVIC - TA RIGGER

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning. * Signal Equipment operator ... Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment. Reports to Position This ...

Zachry Group

JVIC - TA RIGGER

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning. * Signal Equipment operator ... Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment. Reports to Position This ...

Zachry Group

Rigger III

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning. Signal Equipment operator ... Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment. Required knowledge, Skills ...

Zachry Group

Rigger III

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

... Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning. • Signal Equipment ... from equipment. • Detach loads and remove rigging equipment. • Place and remove outrigger pads ...

Koch Industries

Rigger

Baytown, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $28.25/hr

Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times. * Must be able to ... NCCER Rigger Certification Level 2+ At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly ...

WireCo WorldGroup

Machinist

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

The Machinist is responsible for producing high-quality wire rope fittings and threading fabricated ... Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of ...

WireCo WorldGroup

Machinist

Rosenberg, TX

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

The Machinist is responsible for producing high-quality wire rope fittings and threading fabricated ... Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of ...

WireCo WorldGroup

Machinist

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

The Machinist is responsible for producing high-quality wire rope fittings and threading fabricated ... Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of ...

WireCo WorldGroup

Machinist

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

The Machinist is responsible for producing high-quality wire rope fittings and threading fabricated ... Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of ...

UPerio USA, LLC

Tower Crane Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

Perform daily pre-operational inspections (wire rope, brakes, limit devices, hooks and critical ... Communicate constantly with riggers, signal persons and workers on the ground via radio or ...

Bigge

Field Service Administrative Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Introduction Bigge Crane and Rigging has beenelevating America since 1916. With over1,800 cranesand ... Create and maintain a centralized wire-rope library containing certifications, specifications, and ...

Persona AI

Micro-Miniature Precision Assembler

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

This is fine-motor bench assembly under magnification: finger and thumb mechanisms built from ... Cable, tendon, or wire rope work - including bicycle, aviation control cable, rigging, or textile ...

New

Sonepar

Supervisor Wire Cutting

Katy, TX

If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here ... Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve Responsibilities * Strong Communication skills

Sonepar

Supervisor Wire Cutting

Katy, TX · On-site

If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here ... Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve Responsibilities * Strong Communication skills

Alatas

Crane Part Sales - Inside

Manvel, TX · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Wire rope * Related industrial and lifting equipment components Qualifications * Minimum 2 years of ... Strong ability to research and source parts from multiple vendors. * Previous experience preparing ...

Stronghold Specialty, Ltd

ETS - EXTRACTOR OPERATOR

La Porte, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

... rope blocks, pneumatic/electric winches and re-rigs cranes and hoists as required and perform routine greasing of wire cables associated with bundle extractor equipment. * Perform rigging duties on ...

Stronghold Specialty, Ltd

ETS - EXTRACTOR OPERATOR

La Porte, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

... rope blocks, pneumatic/electric winches and re-rigs cranes and hoists as required and perform routine greasing of wire cables associated with bundle extractor equipment. * Perform rigging duties on ...

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How much do from home wire rope rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for from home wire rope rigger in Houston, TX is $24.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.02 and $28.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between From Home Wire Rope Rigger vs From Home Crane Operator?

AspectFrom Home Wire Rope RiggerFrom Home Crane Operator
CertificationsRigging and safety certifications, OSHA complianceCrane operation licenses, OSHA compliance
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settings, outdoorConstruction sites, outdoor, often in urban areas
Industry UsageHeavy lifting, rigging, load securingOperating cranes for lifting and moving heavy materials

While both roles involve working with heavy equipment and safety protocols, From Home Wire Rope Rigger focuses on rigging, securing loads, and handling wire ropes, whereas From Home Crane Operator specializes in operating cranes to lift and move materials. Both require safety certifications and are essential in construction and industrial projects, but their daily tasks and equipment differ significantly.

How to become a from home wire rope rigger?

To become a wire rope rigger, you typically need to complete specialized training or apprenticeship programs that cover rigging techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use. Certification from organizations such as OSHA or industry-specific bodies is often required, and experience with lifting tools and working at heights is essential. Some roles may allow remote work, but most require on-site presence for safety and operational reasons.

What are the most commonly searched types of Wire Rope Rigger jobs in Houston, TX?

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JVIC - TA RIGGER

Zachry Group

Deer Park, TX • On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Zachry Group rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 80 rated construction

Job description


Riggers will be responsible for the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will inspect all applicable rigging. Plan for lifts using the weight of the load, lifting capacity of equipment, and other relative information needed to plan safely any heavy load movement. Attach load using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and other related equipment. They will be responsible for signaling to the operator during lift with instructions.
Responsibilities
  • Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
  • Inspect all rigging equipment.
  • Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
  • Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
  • Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
  • Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
  • Guides load during lift and positioning.
  • Climb structures to guide and position load.
  • Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
  • Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
  • Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.

Reports to Position
This position does not have any direct reports; however the position will work closely with and oversee on the occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.
Physical Requirements
  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
  • Will talk and hear to communicate.
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
  • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
  • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Qualifications
Qualification Highlights
  • Must have 4+ years' experience as a Journeyman Rigger
  • Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions
  • Must have or be able to complete successfully the NCCER Rigging assessment.
  • Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
  • Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
  • Must have all required tools.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications
  • Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
  • Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
  • Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts.
  • Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
  • Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
  • Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
  • Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
  • Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training)
  • Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
  • Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
  • Must be able to work at heights.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Additional Qualification
  • Current JVIC/Zachry or JVIC/Zachry ROF'ed employee.
  • Former experience working with JVIC (a Zachry Group Company).
  • Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

JVIC (a Zachry Group Company) is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, and averages 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

Industry

Construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Antonio, TX, US

Year founded

1924

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