Description:

Are you interested in practical physics? Do you love working outdoors? That combination is a good start to becoming a rigger. Riggers attach loads to cranes or structures using equipment like cables, pulleys and winches. Load calculations are necessary for each load and engineering principles are always in play. Riggers ensure equipment and materials are moved safely around a job site.

Education Options:

Technical School, Community College, Registered Apprenticeship Program, and Industry Training Program

Qualifications:

Good depth perception and manual dexterity. Riggers also need to have good judgement and decision making skills.