Rigger / Deckhand

Snow & Company is looking for a rigger for our steam crane, The Boss 300!

As the rigger it will be your responsibility to:

• Keep all rigging and tools organized and in good condition.
• To maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
• Assist the Barge Master, Chief Engineer, Crane Operator, and Tug Crew.

When the Boss 300 is moored and not working, there will be daily tasks outlined by the Master or Chief that will need to be done effectively and efficiently.

The Boss 300 will always need to be kept in operating condition. At no time will a project be underway where it will take more than 2 1/2 hours to be ready to operate. The heavy lift industry is almost always spur-of-the-moment, spontaneous work. Be ready.

When it is raining, maintain inside spaces and when weather permits, maintain outside spaces.

It is expected that you will learn rigging techniques and terminology. Please view this as highly important.

It is expected of you that during crane operations you will be on hand to help.

You will know where all the tools and equipment are so you can assist in any way.

When heavy lift operations are slow you will maintain the Barge and Crane.

When the Barge is underway you will be performing tasks.

When the tug crews are on board and line handling you will help them and learn from them.

Don’t forget, the Crane Operations take priority over Maintenance Projects, but we need to perform our daily tasks regardless, so there will be overtime when necessary.

Typical Daily Tasks

• Keep a daily log of spaces and jobs.
• Prep and Painting; learn our products, set up a bosun’s locker for safely storing and mixing paints, and keep your PPE and equipment in good working order. Keep your consumables in a safe and organized way.
• Cleaning: keep all your supplies in a convenient place and know when you need to order more.
• Organizing: learn what all the spare parts on board are and help keep them organized. Label parts bins and make sure it's easy for anyone to find basic things.
• Greasing: Work with the Chief on writing up a grease map, calendar, and log.
• Fixing Equipment: work with the Chief on fix-it projects you can accomplish on your own and projects you can help on.
• Manage Snow & Company Employees On Board: The Boss 300 is owned by Snow Crane Company and operated by Snow & Company employees. Help folks unaffiliated with Snow Crane Co. understand their responsibilities and expectations.

Training and reading after hours.

• Read up on rigging techniques.
• Watch training and safety videos.
• Read up on commercial marine painting techniques.
• Study maintenance and repair of tools and equipment commonly found on board.
• Study boiler operations.