Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • HOT SHOT DRIVERS WANTED $4K/WEEK - R and J Hotshots - Columbus,OH

    We are looking for drivers specifically for a dually with a 40 foot hotshot trailer. Drivers will have two and a half weeks on the road and four days off. There will be instances where drivers may have to tarp, change and/or bind. They will...

  • Dockworker (Hostler) - Afternoon Shift - XPO - Columbus,OH

    What you'll need to succeed as a Dockworker (Hostler) at XPOMinimum qualifications:* Be at least 18 years of age* A valid driver's license* Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator* To pass a company-paid, post-offer,...

  • Brewery Maintenance Technician - BUDWEISER - Columbus,OH

    Budweiser - - Responsibilities: Maintain brewery equipment reliability by troubleshooting and repairing high-speed production line machinery. ...

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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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