Transportation Rigger

Job description

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Transportation Rigger to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport. POSITION SUMMARY: Performs duties described in the Service Contract Act Service Order Transportation Rigger . May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee’s current rate. DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision, the rigger assembles rigging gear to lift and move equipment or material; 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, and ceilings with bolts and clamps; attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, slings, ropes and chains to crane hook; gives directions, using hand signals or radio communications, to the crane operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads in order to ensure the safety of workers and the material handled. The rigger also sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches. Directs worke...