Scaffold Rigger Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Rigger to join our Team in the Decatur, AL area. The Rigger will be responsible for assembling rigging to lift and move equipment or material on maintenance and construction projects.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School or equivelant
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Knowledge of all types of slings/chokers
• Must ensure all rigging hardware and slings meet the company quarterly inspection criteria
• Some job sites may require NCCER certification for this craft
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Functional Requirements:

Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved,
Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms, with bolts
and clamps, Attaches load to crane hook with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chains, Gives
directions to equipment operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads , Ensures the safety of workers and
material handlers using hand signals, loudspeaker or telephone, Sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment,
Splices rope and wire to repair slings and tackles, May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and
equipment into ships, railroad cars or trucks, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation:

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level;
maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating
objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment;
lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.;
standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without
correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool
use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.