Rigger

About the Role Aecon is seeking a skilled rigger to safely raise, position, align, and secure structural steel members on future projects in Beaumont, TX. The role requires working with hoisting equipment, reading drawings, and collaborating with a crew to ensure precise alignment and installation. Note: this posting is for future roles and is not tied to a current project. What You'll Do

• Raise, position, and connect girders, columns, and other structural steel members to form completed structures or frameworks.
• Set up and assist with hoisting equipment to safely lift and place structural steel members.
• Attach steel members to hoisting devices using chains, cables, or ropes and guide loads using tag lines.
• Signal crane or hoist operators to lift, move, and position steel members safely and accurately.
• Pull, push, pry, and align steel members into position using hand tools, turnbuckles, jacks, and crowbars.
• Align bolt and rivet holes using drift pins or tools to ensure proper fit with previously placed members.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment using levels and plumb bobs.
• Bolt members temporarily or permanently to secure steel until final welding, bolting, or riveting is completed.
• Cut, weld, or modify steel members as required using oxyacetylene and welding equipment.
• Perform rod‑busting and foundation erection tasks as required by the project scope.
• Work safely in demanding environments, including at heights, in confined spaces, and while wearing respiratory protection when required.
• Transition between duties as project size and work organization change throughout the project lifecycle. What We're Looking For
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew; use hoisting equipment and hand tools to guide and fit steel into place; read and interpret drawings to ensure precise alignment and installation.
• Physical capability and strong safety mindset; willingness to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying environmental conditions.
• Comfort following safety protocols, including respiratory protection when required.
• Flexibility to transition between duties as project needs evolve; ability to contribute to project teams on a range of future roles. Compensation & Benefits
• Aecon emphasizes Safety Always as a core value and prioritizes the well-being of employees and their families.
• Benefits and well-being programs to support mental, emotional, and physical health.
• Opportunities for development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Initiatives to foster inclusion and collaboration, including partnerships with Veteran groups.