Description. Riggers attach loads of equipment to cranes or structures using shackles, cables, chains, clamps or straps, employing pulleys, winches, lifts or chain hoists (aka chain motors). Quick load calculations are necessary for each load and engineering principles are always in play.

What is the role of a rigger?

Riggers move heavy materials and equipment around worksites using rigging gear such as pulleys, cranes and winches. They assemble temporary structures like scaffolding on construction sites and move and assemble pre–cast facades and panels on buildings under construction.

What do riggers get paid?

Find out what the average Rigger salary is

Entry-level positions start at $76,050 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $99,270 per year.