Wire Rope Inspector

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the inspection of cables for defects


• Assists in the repairing, splicing, and lubricating of traction cables


• Assists in the splicing of fiber and wire rope slings and rigging.


• Assists in the installation of new cables, adjusting and maintaining cable tension carriages in proper alignment


• Assists in the inspection, repair, and installation of sheaves, lagging, and component parts


• Assists in the operation of the overhead crane and machinery


• Operates motor vehicles


• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in wire rope maintenance work


• Knowledge and skills with tools and equipment used to splice, repair, and replace wire rope cables; splicing fiber and wire rope slings and rigging, including eye splicing, long splicing, and knot tying; safety methods and procedures, including all applicable OSHA regulations in connection with cable splicing and repair activities


• Ability to write clearly and effectively; communicate by conversing clearly and effectively with co-workers and others; understand and follow instructions


• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers at all levels; operate motor vehicles


• One (1) year of industrial rope splicing or steel wire rope splicing experience


• One (1) year of mechanical experience working with repairing and maintaining propulsion cable machinery equipment and components


• Note:  Experience in electrical wire splicing, telecommunication cable splicing, fiber optic cable splicing, or related fields, is not qualifying


• Have a current and valid driver's license along with a clean driving record


• Computer literate with the ability to process information


• Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality


• A history of safe work habits


• Hard worker with a great attitude 

The nature of work involves a considerable physical effort to perform mechanical tasks. Incumbents may be required to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays; wear personal protective equipment (PPE); lift up to 98 lbs; work in adverse weather and work conditions such as rain, cold, dirt and dust, and work in narrow, awkward, confined spaces and in very noisy surroundings around machinery.

Benefits

•  Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan


• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days


• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account


• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy 

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.