Senior Lead Rigger

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Description

Senior Lead Rigger Location: Reno, NV Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Hours | Extended Travel Required Pay: Competitive Compensation Based on Experience Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package About the Role Legacy Transportation is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Lead Rigger to join our team in San Jose, California. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced rigging professional with extensive knowledge of heavy machinery moving, complex equipment installations, and specialized medical equipment. The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of rigging and mechanical installation experience, including significant hands-on experience with cancer treatment systems, MRI machines, CT scanners, and other medical diagnostic equipment. In this role, you will lead rigging crews, oversee complex projects, mentor team members, and ensure equipment is safely and efficiently moved, positioned, and installed. We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and leading a successful team. What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee on-site rigging operations involving heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and specialized medical systems.
• Perform complex rigging, equipment moving, positioning, dismantling, and mechanical installations.
• Safely rig, position, and install cancer treatment systems, MRI machines, CT scanners, and other medical diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct site surveys, evaluate project requirements, and plan safe equipment movement and installation.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, chain falls, pulleys, and other rigging and material-handling equipment.
• Align, level, assemble, and install machinery according to blueprints and technical specifications.
• Inspect rigging equipment, setups, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead, train, coach, and mentor rigging personnel in safe equipment handling, installation procedures, and proper rigging techniques.
• Coordinate on-site activities and communicate professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Identify and resolve equipment handling challenges while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance and report unsafe conditions.

Why Join Legacy Transportation? At Legacy Transportation, we specialize in handling complex, high-value, and time-sensitive equipment moves. Our team takes pride in delivering safe, reliable, and professional services to our customers. As a Senior Lead Rigger, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects, share your expertise, develop other rigging professionals, and play an important role in the continued success of our operations. If you're an experienced rigging professional with strong leadership skills and specialized medical equipment installation experience, we'd like to hear from you! Apply today to join the Legacy Transportation team.

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Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in rigging, heavy machinery moving, mechanical installation, and complex equipment handling.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading rigging crews, supervising personnel, and coordinating on-site projects.
• 5–10 years of specialized experience rigging, positioning, and installing cancer treatment systems, MRI machines, CT scanners, or other medical diagnostic equipment.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong knowledge of rigging techniques, load handling, equipment movement, and mechanical installation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and installation instructions.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop rigging personnel.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully complete a Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade, military, or technical training preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements & Travel

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and working in challenging environments.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy equipment and materials in accordance with job requirements and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise, heights, and other job-site conditions.
• Must be available for extended travel assignments lasting 3–4 weeks at a time.
• Flexible availability based on customer and project requirements.

Salary Description

$80,000.00-$90,000.00 Annual Salary