Rigger Job in Houston, Texas

MaViAl Sp. z o.o. is recruiting an experienced Rigger for full-time industrial construction, crane-support, equipment-setting, and heavy-load handling work in Houston, Texas. The vacancy is open. An English CV is mandatory for review.

EmployerMaViAl Sp. z o.o.
Gross base wage$26.00 per hour
LocationHouston, TX 77015
Work typeFull-time, on-site
Application rule: candidates without an English CV are not reviewed. Selected candidates receive the confirmed host contractor, active worksite, gate, reporting point, schedule, and transport instructions before travel.
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Pay and schedule

$26.00gross per hour
  • Full-time work, approximately 40 hours per week.
  • Early starts, nights, weekends, shutdown periods, and project-specific schedule changes may apply.
  • Overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, per diem, and travel compensation apply only when stated in writing.
  • Payroll frequency, deductions, benefits, and working-time rules are confirmed before assignment.
Gross base wage: USD 26.00 per hour. Additional payments apply only when confirmed in the written offer.

Work location

East Houston industrial project area, Houston, Texas 77015, United States.

Selected candidates receive the confirmed industrial facility or construction site, gate, reporting point, shift, lift scope, access requirements, and induction instructions before travel.

Main responsibilities

Planning and inspection

  • Review load weight, dimensions, center of gravity, lift points, route, and landing area.
  • Inspect slings, shackles, hooks, lifting beams, spreaders, tags, and hardware before use.
  • Select equipment with the correct type, configuration, capacity, and condition.

Rigging and load control

  • Attach rigging to approved lift points and protect slings from sharp edges.
  • Control load swing and rotation with tag lines or other approved methods.
  • Use standard hand signals or radio communication when assigned.

Landing and documentation

  • Guide loads to the prepared landing area and confirm stable support before release.
  • Remove, inspect, store, or quarantine rigging after use.
  • Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, near misses, and lift deviations immediately.

Candidate requirements

  • English CV with exact employment dates and current contact details.
  • Verified hands-on rigging experience in industrial, construction, machinery-moving, or crane-support work.
  • Practical English for lift communication, hazard reporting, and safety instructions.
  • Ability to understand load information, equipment tags, capacities, and basic lift documentation.
  • Physical readiness for outdoor and industrial work, stairs, ladders, bending, reaching, and handling rigging gear.

Experience that strengthens an application

  • Industrial plants, refineries, petrochemical sites, construction, shipyards, power, or equipment installation.
  • Wire-rope, synthetic, chain, and round slings; shackles, hooks, spreaders, lifting beams, and tag lines.
  • Signalperson duties, crane coordination, machinery moves, shutdowns, turnarounds, or critical lifts.
  • Load-weight checks, center-of-gravity awareness, edge protection, lift plans, and exclusion zones.
  • Verifiable safety training, site references, and employer-issued competency records.

Rigging and crane-support safety

  • The employer must confirm that the rigger is qualified for the specific rigging task, load, equipment, and working conditions.
  • Rigging must be inspected before use and removed from service when damaged, unidentified, modified, or otherwise unacceptable.
  • No worker may stand beneath a suspended load or enter an established exclusion zone without authorization.
  • Only designated signalpersons may direct crane movement when signaling is required.
  • Loads must be balanced, controlled, and landed on stable supports before rigging is released.
  • Weather, visibility, electrical hazards, ground conditions, access, nearby operations, and changing site conditions must be evaluated before and during each lift.

Working conditions

Industrial environment

  • Construction sites, industrial plants, warehouses, equipment-setting areas, yards, and shutdown projects.
  • Heat, humidity, rain, wind, noise, dust, chemicals, moving equipment, and restricted access.
  • Outdoor work and changing work areas are common.

Performance expectations

  • Correct equipment selection, inspection, attachment, communication, and load control.
  • Strict compliance with lift plans, pre-task briefings, exclusion zones, and stop-work instructions.
  • Clear documentation and immediate reporting of defects or unsafe conditions.

Physical demands

  • Standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, gripping, and handling rigging hardware.
  • Manual handling within site limits and mechanical or team assistance for heavier equipment.
  • Required use of helmet, safety footwear, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, and other site PPE.

Business trip from Poland to the United States

Sending employer: MaViAl Sp. z o.o., Poland. A Polish business-trip order regulates the assignment and settlement between the employee and MaViAl, but it does not itself authorize productive rigging, crane-support, construction, or industrial work in the United States.

  • Work may begin only after the applicable U.S. employer, petition, visa, admission, permanent-residence, or other employment-authorization procedure is completed for the individual case.
  • A B-1/B-2 visitor visa, ESTA, or visa-free admission must not be treated as permission to perform ordinary skilled or unskilled labor.
  • EB-3 or any other immigration route is not automatic. A qualifying U.S. employer must complete the applicable labor and immigration procedures.
  • Where the Polish-U.S. social-security agreement assigns continued coverage to Poland, MaViAl requests Form PL/USA 1 or another applicable certificate from ZUS.
  • The social-security certificate is not a visa, immigration petition, rigger qualification, crane credential, green card, or U.S. work permit.
  • The written assignment must confirm the U.S. host, worksite, lift scope, duties, dates, wage, hours, immigration basis, travel, accommodation, local transport, insurance, PPE, tools, taxes, deductions, and return arrangements before departure.
  • Travel allowances and reimbursable expenses are settled under the employment documents, MaViAl's applicable rules, and Polish business-travel regulations in force on the travel date.

Application process

  1. Complete or upload an English CV using the official MaViAl form.
  2. MaViAl verifies rigging experience, equipment, lift types, signalperson work, safety record, English, and availability.
  3. Selected candidates receive the confirmed U.S. host, worksite, wage, schedule, lift scope, and written conditions.
  4. The required U.S. employment and travel procedures are completed before departure.
  5. Employer competency verification, worksite induction, lift-plan, signaling, exclusion-zone, and PPE training are completed before independent work.
Apply with CV

What to include in the CV

  • Exact employers, industrial sites, projects, countries, and employment dates.
  • Crane, hoist, gantry, machinery-moving, construction, shutdown, or shipyard assignments.
  • Slings, shackles, hooks, spreader beams, lifting points, tag lines, and hardware actually used.
  • Representative lifts: load type, approximate weight, equipment, configuration, and your role.
  • Signalperson duties, lift plans, inspections, exclusions zones, and defect-reporting responsibilities.
  • English level and earliest realistic availability for documentation and travel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly wage for this Rigger vacancy?

The fixed gross base wage is USD 26.00 per hour. Overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, per diem, travel compensation, and other additions apply only when confirmed in the written offer.

Where is the job located?

The primary project area is Houston, Texas 77015. Selected candidates receive the confirmed host contractor, active worksite, gate, reporting point, shift, and transport instructions before travel.

What experience is required?

Candidates must have practical experience selecting, inspecting, attaching, controlling, and releasing rigging for industrial, construction, machinery-moving, crane-support, or comparable lifting operations.

What equipment should a rigger know?

Typical equipment includes wire-rope, synthetic, and chain slings; shackles; hooks; lifting beams; spreader bars; eyebolts; turnbuckles; tag lines; hoists; come-alongs; chain blocks; and site-approved load-control equipment.

What does qualified rigger mean?

The employer must determine that the worker has the knowledge, training, and experience required for the specific rigging task. Qualification is task-specific and must match the equipment, load, and working conditions.

Can a damaged sling or shackle remain in service?

No. Damaged, unidentified, modified, overloaded, or otherwise unacceptable rigging must be removed from service and reported according to the worksite procedure.

Is EB-3 guaranteed for this vacancy?

No. EB-3 or any other immigration route is not automatic or guaranteed. A qualifying U.S. employer must complete the applicable labor and immigration procedures for the individual role and candidate.

Does a Polish business-trip order allow rigging work in the United States?

No. It regulates the assignment between the employee and MaViAl but does not grant U.S. immigration status or employment authorization.

What is Form PL/USA 1?

PL/USA 1 confirms Polish social-security coverage when the Polish-U.S. agreement applies. It is not a visa, immigration petition, rigger qualification, crane credential, or U.S. work permit.

Are accommodation and travel payments guaranteed?

Only the written employment and assignment documents are binding. They must confirm accommodation, travel, local transport, insurance, PPE, tools, allowances, reimbursements, deductions, taxes, and return arrangements before departure.