Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Crane Operator - Power & Energy - Cianbro - Columbus,OH

    Job ResponsibilitiesSafely operate various types of cranes to lift and move material.Perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance on the equipment.Read and understand operator's manuals and load charts (good...

  • Driller/Exploration Team Member II - Columbus Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Exploration Team Member Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary...

  • Flagger II - RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. - Columbus,OH

    Title: Flagger 2 Classification: Non-Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States. RoadSafe...

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What Riggers Do

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


Rigger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 21,300
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,130

Job Outlook for Riggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,600
  • Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Rigger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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