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...

  • Entertainment Rigger/Stage Hand - Columbus Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Rigger And Stage Hand Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We...

  • Rigger - Per Diem Offered - Trillium Staffing - Pataskala,OH

    Trillium Staffing - - Responsibilities: Hook, move and set equipment and machinery on site for a data center; Signal and work in conjunction with cranes, forklifts and telehandlers; Utilize chain falls, come-a-longs, slings, shackles and other...

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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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