Wire Rope Specialist - Houston, United States - Bigge Crane and Rigging

Bigge Crane and Rigging

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

At Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., we are elevating America with over 1,800 cranes in our nationwide crane rental fleet.

Our Mission is clear; we buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes throughout the United States.

Since 1916, we have been building America's most meaningful landmarks and have created one of the highest-performing equipment companies in the world.

Why Work for Bigge? Because we are the BEST in the industry We have the best people and equipment, an incredible culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.

By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technology platform, we are forging new ground in safety, rental fleet growth, and employee enrichment - and we want you to be a part of that.

Summary/Objective:

As a Wire Rope Specialist, you will independently perform all duties necessary to install and inspect wire rope assemblies according to company methods, standards, and work instructions.

You will utilize the safest and most efficient means possible to survey cranes for abnormalities prior to rope installation.

Responsibilities:

Removing and installing wire rope assemblies on cranes up to 1100 tons.
Operating spooling units, including driving spool trucks to job sites.
Surveying and inspecting all crane hoisting components for soundness.
Properly maintaining all spooler units, spool trucks, and trailers.
Maintaining a commercial driver's license and required electronic logs.
Accurately submitting timesheets and filling in daily time tickets for billing.
Properly tag ropes removed from machines for storage, disposal, or further inspection.
Counting, recording, and reporting inventory as required.
Performing all duties to established quality standards and reporting defective or substandard material supplies or products.
Maintaining work areas, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner and following all safety guidelines.
Ensuring that all equipment and tooling necessary to complete the job are maintained and in working order prior to leaving the shop.
Performing wire rope inspections as per ASME B30.30 regulations.
Completing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred; trade school and/or military experience is a plus.
Must be willing to obtain Class B CDL
Must maintain DOT physical requirements
Commercial Driver's License is required.
Extensive knowledge of wire rope constructions, discard criteria, installation processes, and procedures.
A minimum of two years of crane industry experience is required.
Experience in proper rigging practices preferred.
Must display safe work practices in all activities.
Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Requires solid written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required.
Must be detailoriented, selfmotivated, and disciplined, with the ability to multitask.

Benefits:

Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.