rigger

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b05f53db-b6b0-49bc-aa0c-1790c8c7012b

Description

Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also install the heavy object in place.

Hierarchy

7 · Craft and related trades workers → 72 · Metal, machinery and related trades workers → 721 · Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers → 7215 · Riggers and cable splicers

Related skills

crane load charts (essential · knowledge)
follow health and safety procedures in construction (essential · skill/competence)
follow safety procedures when working at heights (essential · skill/competence)
inspect construction sites (essential · skill/competence)
inspect construction supplies (essential · skill/competence)
interpret 2D plans (essential · skill/competence)
interpret 3D plans (essential · skill/competence)
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition (essential · skill/competence)
mechanical tools (essential · knowledge)
react to events in time-critical environments (essential · skill/competence)
rig loads (essential · skill/competence)
rigging terminology (essential · knowledge)
secure heavy construction equipment (essential · skill/competence)
use safety equipment in construction (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
work in a construction team (essential · skill/competence)
electricity (optional · knowledge)
guide operation of heavy construction equipment (optional · skill/competence)
keep personal administration (optional · skill/competence)
keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
operate mobile crane (optional · skill/competence)
operate tower crane (optional · skill/competence)
perform minor repairs to equipment (optional · skill/competence)
process incoming construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
set up temporary construction site infrastructure (optional · skill/competence)
set up tower crane (optional · skill/competence)
test soil load bearing capacity (optional · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
use remote control equipment (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b05f53db-b6b0-49bc-aa0c-1790c8c7012b

Base · occupation_code7215.2

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured0

Translation · preferred_labelrigger

Translation · alt_labelsrigger/banksman
crane rigger
rigger/slinger
tent rigger
marquee rigger
lead rigger

Translation · descriptionRiggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also install the heavy object in place.