{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7ecbee4af14da8751316be21","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ecbee4af14da8751316be21","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ecbee4af14da8751316be21","title":"Lead Rigger","description":"LEAD RIGGER — DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION\n\nGL Skilled Staffing Services\n\nPosition Summary\n\nGL Skilled Staffing Services is seeking a Lead Rigger to direct hands-on rigging and equipment placement on a large data center construction project. This position leads an assigned crew in safely unloading, moving, positioning, and setting heavy mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers, generators, transformers, pumps, and prefabricated equipment modules.\n\nThe Lead Rigger is responsible for executing approved lift and equipment-moving plans, maintaining load control, and protecting personnel and equipment.\n\nReports to: Rigging Foreman or designated Superintendent.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nLead daily rigging activities and assign tasks to crew members within the approved work plan.\nReview lift plans, equipment drawings, manufacturer instructions, and placement requirements before starting work.\nConfirm load weights, centers of gravity, approved lifting points, and rigging configurations using verified information.\nSelect and inspect slings, shackles, spreader beams, chain hoists, and other rigging accessories appropriate to the assigned work.\nInterpret rigging capacity information, accounting for sling angles, hitch configurations, and manufacturer limitations.\nRemove damaged, unidentified, or unsuitable rigging equipment from service.\nDirect load attachment, controlled movement, positioning, landing, and removal of rigging.\nLead equipment moves using approved machinery skates, hydraulic jacks, hoists, and other moving systems.\nVerify that travel paths and landing areas match the approved plan and remain clear of obstructions.\nCoordinate with crane operators and designated qualified signal persons using established communication methods.\nMaintain exclusion zones and keep personnel clear of suspended loads, pinch points, and equipment travel paths.\nProtect equipment finishes, sensitive components, and surrounding building surfaces during handling and placement.\nConduct task briefings and reinforce safe work practices throughout the operation.\nStop work when conditions differ from the approved plan or safe load control cannot be maintained.\nReport equipment damage, unsafe conditions, and changes requiring review to the Rigging Foreman.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nAt least 10 years of industrial or heavy-equipment rigging experience.\nAt least 2 years leading rigging crews or directing equipment-moving activities.\nDemonstrated qualification for the specific rigging work assigned, subject to employer verification.\nAbility to interpret lift plans, rigging diagrams, equipment drawings, and placement layouts.\nStrong knowledge of rigging hardware, working load limits, load balance, and load-control practices.\nExperience handling heavy mechanical or electrical equipment.\nAbility to communicate clearly with rigging crews, crane operators, and field supervision.\nDocumented signal-person qualification when crane signaling is assigned.\nAbility to pass a practical rigging assessment appropriate to the project scope.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious data center or other critical-facility construction experience.\nExperience setting chillers, generators, transformers, and prefabricated mechanical or electrical modules.\nRecognized rigging certification appropriate to the assigned work.\nExperience with machinery skates, hydraulic jacking systems, and equipment moves in restricted-access areas.\nFamiliarity with manufacturer requirements for handling high-value equipment.\nOSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction training.\nEnglish/Spanish communication skills.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nThis is a hands-on field leadership position requiring regular work in active construction areas, around heavy equipment, and at elevated locations. Duties may involve prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and handling rigging gear. Essential duties must be performed safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Project-required shifts and overtime may apply.\n\n#SKL1","company":"Gl Staffing Services","rawCompany":"gl staffing services","city":"Eustis","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T12:01:04.636Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-9096.00","title":"Riggers","slug":"riggers"},{"code":"47-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-construction-trades-and-extraction-workers"},{"code":"47-2221.00","title":"Structural Iron and Steel Workers","slug":"structural-iron-and-steel-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238290","title":"Other Building Equipment Contractors","slug":"other-building-equipment-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Rigger","description":"LEAD RIGGER — DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION\n\nGL Skilled Staffing Services\n\nPosition Summary\n\nGL Skilled Staffing Services is seeking a Lead Rigger to direct hands-on rigging and equipment placement on a large data center construction project. This position leads an assigned crew in safely unloading, moving, positioning, and setting heavy mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers, generators, transformers, pumps, and prefabricated equipment modules.\n\nThe Lead Rigger is responsible for executing approved lift and equipment-moving plans, maintaining load control, and protecting personnel and equipment.\n\nReports to: Rigging Foreman or designated Superintendent.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nLead daily rigging activities and assign tasks to crew members within the approved work plan.\nReview lift plans, equipment drawings, manufacturer instructions, and placement requirements before starting work.\nConfirm load weights, centers of gravity, approved lifting points, and rigging configurations using verified information.\nSelect and inspect slings, shackles, spreader beams, chain hoists, and other rigging accessories appropriate to the assigned work.\nInterpret rigging capacity information, accounting for sling angles, hitch configurations, and manufacturer limitations.\nRemove damaged, unidentified, or unsuitable rigging equipment from service.\nDirect load attachment, controlled movement, positioning, landing, and removal of rigging.\nLead equipment moves using approved machinery skates, hydraulic jacks, hoists, and other moving systems.\nVerify that travel paths and landing areas match the approved plan and remain clear of obstructions.\nCoordinate with crane operators and designated qualified signal persons using established communication methods.\nMaintain exclusion zones and keep personnel clear of suspended loads, pinch points, and equipment travel paths.\nProtect equipment finishes, sensitive components, and surrounding building surfaces during handling and placement.\nConduct task briefings and reinforce safe work practices throughout the operation.\nStop work when conditions differ from the approved plan or safe load control cannot be maintained.\nReport equipment damage, unsafe conditions, and changes requiring review to the Rigging Foreman.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nAt least 10 years of industrial or heavy-equipment rigging experience.\nAt least 2 years leading rigging crews or directing equipment-moving activities.\nDemonstrated qualification for the specific rigging work assigned, subject to employer verification.\nAbility to interpret lift plans, rigging diagrams, equipment drawings, and placement layouts.\nStrong knowledge of rigging hardware, working load limits, load balance, and load-control practices.\nExperience handling heavy mechanical or electrical equipment.\nAbility to communicate clearly with rigging crews, crane operators, and field supervision.\nDocumented signal-person qualification when crane signaling is assigned.\nAbility to pass a practical rigging assessment appropriate to the project scope.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious data center or other critical-facility construction experience.\nExperience setting chillers, generators, transformers, and prefabricated mechanical or electrical modules.\nRecognized rigging certification appropriate to the assigned work.\nExperience with machinery skates, hydraulic jacking systems, and equipment moves in restricted-access areas.\nFamiliarity with manufacturer requirements for handling high-value equipment.\nOSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction training.\nEnglish/Spanish communication skills.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nThis is a hands-on field leadership position requiring regular work in active construction areas, around heavy equipment, and at elevated locations. Duties may involve prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and handling rigging gear. Essential duties must be performed safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Project-required shifts and overtime may apply.\n\n#SKL1","datePosted":"2026-10-16T12:01:04.636Z","dateModified":"2026-10-16T12:01:04.636Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gl Staffing Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Eustis","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7ecbee4af14da8751316be21"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ecbee4af14da8751316be21"}}