Rigger - Scaffolder Jobs

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy tinkering with just anything - from ropes to simple machines like pulleys and winches? Do you enjoy practical and manual jobs? Then, maybe it's time for you to consider rigger-scaffolder jobs.

Rigger-scaffolder jobs are types of jobs that involve building, assembling, operating, dismantling of scaffoldings and rigging gears such as cables, pulleys and winches. Scaffolders build scaffoldings to provide work platfoms on building sites, while riggers operate machines that are used in moving, lifting, and shifting heavy objects. With experience and training, a scaffolder can become a rigger.

On the job

Building jobs often require the services of rigger-scaffolders to build scaffoldings and move or lift heavy loads onto high places. Rigger-scaffolder jobs require the performance of some specialised tasks and functions.

For scaffolders

  • perform ground check to calculate scaffolding loads
  • check requirements for scaffolding
  • liaise with tradesmen on the specification of scaffolding
  • prepare scaffolding materials
  • assemble and build scaffoldings
  • alter scaffoldings to fit needs and requirements
  • check and maintain scaffoldings
  • dismantle scaffoldings once the project is completed
  • make sure that on-site safety guidelines are observed.

For riggers

  • check loads to be moved or lifted
  • decide on the type of rigging gears to be used
  • install cables and other necessary gears
  • build crane booms
  • splice cables and ropes
  • erect precast panels on the outer surface of the building
  • repair and maintain rigging gears and equipment
  • ensure that safety measures are observed.

What you should have

If you want to get rigger-scaffolding jobs, you must possess certificates in scaffolding courses and a certificate in competence. Some employers prefer that you have at least three years of secondary education. Some employers also require that you have training gained through apprenticeship programmes.

You must also have knowledge of how to assemble and dismantle scaffolding and rigging gears. Ability to understand and interpret building plans and designs are useful. Since you'll be working with other tradespeople, it's important that you have good communication skills.

You must also be physically fit, a team player, able to work at heights and have a sense of balance. You must also demonstrate hand-eye coordination. You must also have a driver's licence.

Money matters

Salaries vary depending on experience, skill level, employer and location of employment.

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