Rigger - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Crane Operator, Installation Technician
Trillium Construction is now hiring Level 2 Certified Riggers in Abilene, TX!
We are seeking a Level 2 Certified Rigger to support lifting and rigging operations in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. This role will also require steel connecting at times, including setting and securing structural steel during crane operations. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with complex lifts, steel erection activities, and a strong commitment to safety.
Pay is $28 DOE and $115/day for days worked in per diem for qualified travelers 100+ miles from the jobsite. Schedule is Mon - Saturday working 50-58 hours per week for 1+ years.
Key Responsibilities- Perform advanced rigging activities in support of crane and lifting operations
- Assist with steel connecting, including guiding, aligning, bolting, and securing structural steel
- Select, inspect, and properly use rigging equipment (slings, shackles, chains, hooks, etc.)
- Calculate load weights, centers of gravity, and rigging configurations
- Communicate effectively with crane operators, lift directors, and site supervision
- Assist in planning and executing critical or complex lifts
- Conduct pre-use inspections and identify unsafe conditions or defective equipment
Apply now!
Required Qualifications- Level 2 Rigger Certification (NCCCO or equivalent)
- Minimum 4 years of rigging experience in construction, industrial, or steel erection environments
- Demonstrated experience with steel connecting and working at heights
- Strong knowledge of rigging hardware, load charts, and lift planning
- Ability to pass pre‑employment screenings
- OSHA 10 required
- Ironworker or structural steel erection experience
- Experience with critical lifts or specialty rigging
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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals.
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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