Tower Crane Rigger

About us

Emry Formworks is a locally owned Kelowna based concrete Formworks contractor. Our focus is building multi-level concrete structures that shape and enrich our communities.

At Emry Formworks we are looking to build successful projects with our clients, though team work, experience and our talented craftsmen. As a growing company we are currently looking to fill roles within our team for tower crane riggers.

At Emry Formworks we offer;

• Extended benefits through Sunlife
• Advancement opportunities
• Vacation pay
• Paid Overtime
• Ample Overtime opportunities
• ITA Registered apprenticeship programs
• Apprenticeship Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Company provided tools
• A safety orientated work environment

Qualifications

• Must have 2 – 5 years rigging experience with tower cranes and/or mobile cranes
• Level 1 Rigging training certificate
• Familiar with large scale construction sites
• Class 5 drivers licence
• Fall protection certification preferred
• Whimis
• Registration as an apprentice Tower Crane Operator would be considered an asset, but not mandatory

Responsibilities/Duties

• Daily inspections of rigging equipment
• Follow and operate under site safe work procedures for lifting, lowering or moving equipment
• Communicate and work with Site Foremen and Superintendents to take directions on daily tasks
• Be familiar with lifting capacities of the tower crane; ensure no load is lifted where the weight is un-known
• Communicate with operator via two-way radio and/or hand signals during lifting and lowering procedures
• Signal or direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Occasionally operate the tower crane
• Place and pour concrete with use of concrete bucket
• Communication with other trades and coordination of lifts
• Dedication to the project team and time oriented goals of the project

Work Conditions

This position is physically demanding and involves exposure to all elements of outdoor work. Hours of work for this position are based on a minimum of 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be available to sometimes work overtime and alternating Saturdays (halfday) as required. This position requires a keen attention to detail and a commitment to working safe on our jobsites.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match

Experience:

• Rigging for cranes: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Rigging certificate (preferred)

Location:

• Kelowna, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person