Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

• Location 915 Meeting Street,Suite 1200,North Bethesda, MD, 20852,United States
• Job Category MSS
• Employee Type FT CBA Hourly

NIKA is hiring for a Rigger to support our mission support client at USCG Base in Kodiak, AK. This role will operate fully onsite.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

• Execute Lifts
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  Secure heavy loads, machinery, and structures for crane and winch operations.
• Marine Rigging
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  Handle vessel vessel-to-shore loading, sea-fastening, and lifting affected by tides and swells.
• Land Rigging
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  Set up mobile and gantry cranes on varying terrain using outrigger pads and mats.
• Inspect Gear
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  Check slings, shackles, wire ropes, and spreader bars daily for wear and damage.
• Signals & Comms
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  Guide operators using standard hand signals and VHF radios in high-noise zones.
• Calculate Physics
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  Determine exact load weights, center of gravity, and lifting angles before rigging.

• Certification
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  Valid NCCCO Certified Rigger (Level I or II) or equivalent credential.
• Experience
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  Minimum 3 years of rigging experience, with exposure to both land and maritime/shipyard job sites.
• Compliance
  :
  Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 (Construction) and OSHA 1915 (Shipyard) standards.
• Physical Fitness
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  Ability to work at heights, over water, lift up to 70 lbs, and work outdoors in all weather.
• Safety First
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  Zero-tolerance attitude toward unsafe lifting practices and shortcuts.
• Must be US Citizen
• Must maintain in good standing with Teamsters 959 Union

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.