Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Skilled Laborer/Groundman - MasTec - Columbus,OH

    MasTec - Up to $25.00/hour - - Responsibilities: Support all phases of utility construction for telecom projects; Perform manual tasks such as digging trenches and unloading materials; Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site; Build...

  • Yard Driver - Weekend Afternoon Shift - Rehrig Pacific Company - Grove City,OH

    Rehrig Pacific Company - Up to $28.00/hour - - Responsibilities: Safely and efficiently make yard moves using company-owned vehicles; Complete truck inspections, yard checks, and required paperwork; Communicate equipment needs and repairs to...

  • Courier (Driver) - Senpex - Columbus,OH

    [Delivery Driver] - Earn Up to $27/hr (Weekly Pay + 100% Tips) / Flexible Hours / Tailored Delivery Routes / Use Your Own Vehicle - As a Courier at Senpex, you will: Deliver packages to customers in a timely and professional manner; Maintain...

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What Riggers Do

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.


Rigger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 21,300
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,130

Job Outlook for Riggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,600
  • Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Rigger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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