Oct 05, 2026

Advance Certified Rigger Journeyman

Job Description

We are currently hiring at our Bison Generation Power Station in Ray, North Dakota! 

Position Hiring: Advance Certified Rigger Journeyman

Pay Rate: $42.00 

Per Diem (if eligible): $175.00 per day worked

Work Schedule: 5x10’s (subject to change)

Other Incentives:

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to advance with Company       

  • become PCL Certified and earn vacation time, mileage pay from project to project and increased wages
  • get NCCER certified within craft trade while working at PCL (applies to specific craft trade)
  • helpers enroll in Apprenticeship program and advance in craft trade

Job Responsibilities:

  • Experience in the industrial construction industry (petrochemical, power plant, cement plant) or related field, with four or more years of experience as a Rigger. 
  • Review blueprints, schematic drawings,and lift plans to determine work procedures
  • Ensure all rigging equipment is in good working condtion
  • Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms using correct bolts and clamps
  • Attach load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook
  • Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches
  • Must be Advanced Rigger certified
  • Strong math knowledge and skills as related to the job tasks. Able to add, subtract, multiple, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately. 
  • Able to effectively use verbal and written communication skills. 
  • A general knowledge of standard rigging procedures and OSHA standards 
  • Sound knowledge of rigging skills. 
  • Able to use a tag line to position and control materials and equipment. 
  • Able to read, understand, and follow lift plans 
  • Know and understand industry standard signals for flagging lifting equipment. 
  • Have basic knot tying skills. 
  • Understand and use all crane hand signals. 
  • A thorough knowledge of the standard methods of safely rigging and lifting equipment and materials such as structural steel, pipe conduit, vessels, rotating equipment, heaters, etc.  
  • Successfully complete the appropriate PCL skills assessment tests. 
  • Able to work in cold weather

Site Access Requirements:

  • DISA- Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test
  • Must have minimal of 48+ verifiable work experience within craft
  • Must have Advance Rigger plus NCCER certification
  • OSHA 10, OSHA 30 OR Safety Essentials

Should you require assistance during the application process, please contact us at DPRecruiting@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in. Or call our main number at 281-241-3936 Open Monday through Friday 7:00 to 4:00

PAY

$42.00

PER DIEM

$175.00

HOURS

5x10's