Swamper/Rigger

Responsibilities:

Work with Winch Trucks, Bed Truck, and Picker Trucks Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the lines Align, level, and anchor machinery Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts. Wash equipment as requested by Supervisor Perform pre and post trip inspections on Jack & Slide Equipment Perform pilot operation for oversize loads Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps Operate CAT and John Deere skid steers Load and unload trucks and trailers Organize ENTREC’s yard and other facilities

Desired skills and Experience:

Availability to work in a camp environment with rotational shifts, including days and nights. Successful candidates will have a choice between 14/7 or 21/7 shifts. Previous Jack and Slide experience is considered an asset Previous Picker and Bed Truck experience is considered an asset Experienced in using OHS hand signals for spotting mobile cranes and mobile equipment Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol clearance Solid communication skills Ability to navigate work sites, and adapt to daily changes in scopes of work Acceptable drivers abstract

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