49-9096.00Apprenticeship

Riggers

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

Career Cluster:Energy & Natural Resources
Job Family:Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
  • Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
  • Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
  • Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
  • Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
  • Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
  • Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, 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.
  • Align, level, and anchor machinery.
  • Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines.
  • Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation.
  • Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
  • Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
  • Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.

Skills

Operation and Control
56%
Reading Comprehension
53%
Operations Monitoring
53%
Monitoring
53%
Coordination
53%
Active Listening
53%
Critical Thinking
53%
Speaking
50%
Time Management
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Troubleshooting
47%
Equipment Selection
47%
Quality Control Analysis
47%
Repairing
44%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Equipment Maintenance
44%
Active Learning
41%
Management of Personnel Resources
38%
Writing
35%
Service Orientation
35%
Persuasion
31%
Instructing
28%
Operations Analysis
28%
Systems Analysis
28%
Negotiation
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Installation
25%
Mathematics
16%
Learning Strategies
16%
Technology Design
13%
Management of Material Resources
10%
Science
10%
Management of Financial Resources
10%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Mechanical
68%
Public Safety and Security
66%
Production and Processing
66%
Customer and Personal Service
63%
Administration and Management
61%
Design
59%
English Language
58%
Education and Training
56%
Mathematics
55%
Engineering and Technology
55%
Building and Construction
55%
Sales and Marketing
48%
Computers and Electronics
46%
Transportation
45%
Physics
37%
Administrative
36%
Personnel and Human Resources
31%
Economics and Accounting
29%
Psychology
28%
Geography
26%
Communications and Media
25%
Chemistry
22%
Telecommunications
21%
Law and Government
20%
Sociology and Anthropology
18%
History and Archeology
15%
Medicine and Dentistry
15%
Therapy and Counseling
15%
Biology
14%
Food Production
10%
Foreign Language
9%
Fine Arts
7%
Philosophy and Theology
7%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
69%
Near Vision
60%
Depth Perception
60%
Multilimb Coordination
60%
Control Precision
60%
Far Vision
56%
Oral Comprehension
56%
Trunk Strength
56%
Information Ordering
56%
Visualization
53%
Reaction Time
53%
Extent Flexibility
53%
Speech Recognition
53%
Static Strength
53%
Manual Dexterity
53%
Category Flexibility
50%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
50%
Auditory Attention
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Written Comprehension
50%
Gross Body Equilibrium
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Gross Body Coordination
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Hearing Sensitivity
47%
Stamina
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Response Orientation
44%
Rate Control
38%
Fluency of Ideas
35%
Written Expression
35%
Originality
35%
Spatial Orientation
31%
Dynamic Strength
31%
Glare Sensitivity
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
31%
Night Vision
25%
Sound Localization
25%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Memorization
25%
Speed of Limb Movement
22%
Explosive Strength
19%
Number Facility
16%
Mathematical Reasoning
13%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%

Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
81%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
79%
Handling and Moving Objects
78%
Performing General Physical Activities
76%
Getting Information
76%
Controlling Machines and Processes
69%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
69%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
67%
Documenting/Recording Information
67%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
64%
Processing Information
63%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
63%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
60%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
59%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
59%
Developing and Building Teams
58%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
57%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
56%
Training and Teaching Others
54%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
53%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
53%
Analyzing Data or Information
51%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
50%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
48%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
48%
Thinking Creatively
46%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
45%
Assisting and Caring for Others
44%
Scheduling Work and Activities
40%
Coaching and Developing Others
39%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
38%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
36%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
35%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
34%
Working with Computers
34%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
31%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
30%
Selling or Influencing Others
27%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
19%
Performing Administrative Activities
17%
Staffing Organizational Units
10%

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

94%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

92%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

90%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

90%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

90%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

88%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

88%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

86%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

85%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

83%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

80%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

80%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

80%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

79%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

78%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

78%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

78%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

77%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

77%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

77%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

73%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

73%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

73%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

72%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

71%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

70%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

68%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

67%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

67%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

67%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

66%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

64%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

64%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

63%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

63%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

63%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

59%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

58%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

55%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

52%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

52%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

51%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

50%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

50%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

48%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

47%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

47%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

43%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

35%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

35%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

25%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

24%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

21%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

18%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

12%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

6%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

63%

Less than high school diploma

21%

Post-secondary certificate

16%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

45

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

23

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

15

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

6

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

0

Work Styles

Dependability
88%
Cautiousness
87%
Attention to Detail
75%
Stress Tolerance
63%
Integrity
60%
Perseverance
58%
Self-Control
46%
Self-Confidence
45%
Cooperation
43%
Achievement Orientation
37%
Adaptability
37%
Leadership Orientation
33%
Initiative
20%
Social Orientation
15%
Sincerity
11%
Intellectual Curiosity
9%
Humility
6%
Optimism
6%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
1%

Work Values

Relationships
72%
Support
67%
Independence
39%
Working Conditions
39%
Achievement
28%
Recognition
28%

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