Yard Assistant

The Yard Assistant will play a crucial role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will be responsible for inspecting rigging equipment, planning lifts, and attaching loads using various rigging tools and techniques. Additionally, they will provide signals to equipment operators during lifts to ensure safe and precise positioning.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly inspect and maintain all rigging equipment.
Collaborate in the planning of lifts, considering load weight and equipment capacity.
Skillfully attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Employ ropes to guide loads during lifting and positioning.
Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts.
Effectively communicate with equipment operators through hand signals for precise instructions.
Guide and position loads, including climbing structures if necessary.
Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from the equipment.
Safely detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes.
Operate forklifts, cranes, and Goldhofer trailers to offload, load, and move cranes and crane parts in the yard.

Requirements

Possess comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment and its capacities.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills when collaborating with co-workers and other work-related contacts.
Acquainted with proper hand signals for effective communication with equipment operators.
Familiarity with lift planning, including equipment selection and load capacities.
Basic transportation knowledge for moving equipment and loads.
Proficient in arithmetic to plan for lifts accurately.
Willingness to strictly adhere to all company directives and safety procedures.
Comfortable working at heights.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

","

Yard Assistant

The Yard Assistant will play a crucial role in the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will ...","Yard Assistant",[143],["B","3521817391"],"Work at Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.","3 days ago","/jobs/3521817391-yard-assistant","Houston, TX, United States","/jobs?keyword=Bigge+Crane+and+Rigging+Co.","/jobs?location=Houston%2C+TX%2C+United+States","/jobs?keyword=Yard+Assistant",{"_64":65,"_66":144,"_68":145,"_70":71,"_72":146},"Houston","Houston, TX, United States, 77001","77001",8752,"name","Newsday Media Group","agency","logo","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/legacy-logos/351727.GIF","slug","newsday-media-group","

Newsday Media Group is a locally owned, independent media company grounded in journalistic excellence, integrity, and commitment to the communities it serves. With 19 Pulitzer Prizes and dozens of Emmy Awards, it's one of the most decorated news organizations in the country.

The company is in the middle of a significant transformation, expanding from its newspaper roots into a multimedia operation spanning digital, video, podcasts, live events, and data-driven civic engagement. NMG properties include the flagship Newsday and Newsday.com, NewsdayTV, the Newsday Live events series, and nextLI, a civic research and community forum platform funded by The Rauch Foundation.

A new 130,000-square-foot headquarters in Melville features a broadcast-quality TV studio and multimedia production space. Newsday Live produces a growing calendar of food and wine tastings, author talks, sports Q&As, concerts, and community events. Feed Me, the company's food and dining vertical, includes a web series, quarterly print magazine, and restaurant coverage. Brand 360, the in-house content studio, partners with advertisers across healthcare, education, energy, tourism, and retail.

Newsday's investigative unit has driven real-world change, from prompting schools to replace unsafe football helmets to contributing reporting that led to federal corruption convictions. Community programs include the Newsday Marching Band Festival, CheerFest, Scholar-Artist honors, and partnerships with local nonprofits focused on hunger, housing, youth education, and child welfare.

For people who care about local journalism, multimedia storytelling, and community impact, Newsday is doing the work at scale.

","Melville, NY","coloredLogo","logoAttachment","thumbnail","thumbnailAttachment","newsday.jpg","hexCode","#D52B1E","headline","Award-Winning Local Media Powerhouse Serving Long Island & New York City","/companies/newsday-media-group","https://production-rails-default.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/company/thumbnail_attachment/8752/newsday.jpg",["B","3523211473"],["D",1777327200000],"indexedAt","Rigging Specialist - Dallas, TX","Rigging Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX
Job Purpose: Execute safe rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy loads using cranes and rigging equipment in industrial or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Inspect rigging equipment prior to use (slings, chains, hooks). Plan and execute lifting operations according to load requirements.
","descriptionText","Rigging Specialist - Dallas, TX SGF Global Rigging Specialist Location: Dallas, TX Job Purpose: Execute safe rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy loads using cranes and rigging equipment in industrial or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Inspect rigging equipment prior to use (slings, chains, hooks). Plan and execute lifting operations according to load requirements.","Rigging Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX
Job Purpose: Execute safe rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy loads using cranes and ri...",[205],"SGF Global","salaryMin","salaryMax","salaryDescription","url","https://us.thebigjobsite.com/redirectfeedjob?jobid=3C185849024509988335DF66FCC9645C&source=mediabistroxmlus&utm_source=mediabistroxmlus&jobSiteKey=78216629452FB3474E0F68BF0D2F3DE9","companyDescription","companyWebsite","Work at SGF Global","isManualPosted","costPerClick",0.15,"/jobs/3523211473-rigging-specialist-dallas-tx","fullUrl","https://www.mediabistro.com/jobs/3523211473-rigging-specialist-dallas-tx","strippedDescription","Rigging SpecialistLocation: Dallas, TXJob Purpose: Execute safe rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy loads using cranes and rigging equipment in industrial or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Inspect rigging equipment prior to use (slings, chains, hooks). Plan and execute lifting operations according to load requirements.","parsedLocation",{"_68":196,"_201":39,"_202":39,"_66":203,"_70":71,"_64":65,"_72":204},"Dallas, TX, United States","level","/jobs?keyword=SGF+Global","/jobs?location=Dallas%2C+TX%2C+United+States","/jobs?keyword=Rigging+Specialist+-+Dallas%2C+TX","street1","street2","Dallas","75215",{"_68":206,"_66":203,"_70":71,"_64":65,"_72":204},"Dallas, TX, United States, 75215","honeypotInputProps",{"_648":649,"_650":651,"_652":653},"board",{"_148":238,"_239":238,"_240":227,"_241":242,"_243":244,"_245":246,"_247":248,"_249":250,"_251":252,"_253":254,"_255":256,"_257":258,"_259":260,"_261":262,"_263":264,"_265":266,"_267":268,"_269":270,"_271":272,"_273":274,"_275":276},"requestInfo",{"_228":229,"_230":227,"_231":189,"_232":233},"env",{"_218":219,"_220":221,"_222":223,"_224":225,"_226":227},"user","toast","confettiId","MODE","production","SENTRY_ENV","mediabistro","NEW_JOB_BOARD_SENTRY_DSN","https://235251e3654b447a82e934b7c2ce7c93@o4504103609303040.ingest.sentry.io/4504806528253952","SENTRY_RELEASE","1059973dd48089cb95830212b3ebc90a187295e4","WEBSITE_URL","https://www.mediabistro.com","hints",{"_234":235,"_236":237},"origin","path","userPrefs",{"_234":235},"theme","light","timeZone","UTC","Mediabistro","fullName","siteUrl","pages",{"_645":646,"_647":482},"mainCss",":root{--background:white;--foreground:black;--card:oklch(100% 0 0);--card-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--popover:white;--popover-foreground:black;--primary:oklch(59% .23 31.14);--primary-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--secondary:oklch(98% .001 0);--secondary-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--muted:oklch(97% 0 0);--muted-foreground:oklch(55.6% 0 0);--accent:oklch(96% 0 0);--accent-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--destructive:oklch(65% .15 15);--border:oklch(90% .001 0);--input:oklch(90% .001 0);--ring:oklch(70% .15 25);--chart-1:oklch(70% .15 25);--chart-2:oklch(70% .12 140);--chart-3:oklch(75% .12 60);--chart-4:oklch(50% .07 250);--chart-5:oklch(34% .03 240);--sidebar:oklch(98% .001 0);--sidebar-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--sidebar-primary:oklch(70% .15 25);--sidebar-primary-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--sidebar-accent:oklch(98% .001 0);--sidebar-accent-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--sidebar-border:oklch(90% .001 0);--sidebar-ring:oklch(70% .15 25);--footer-background:oklch(14% .07 288.16);--footer-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--footer-border:oklch(70% .15 25);--primary-surface:oklch(59% .23 31.14)}.dark{--background:oklch(20% .02 235);--foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--card:oklch(25% .03 232);--card-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--muted:oklch(31% .02 232);--muted-foreground:oklch(78% .01 220);--popover:oklch(25% .03 232);--popover-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--border:oklch(35% .03 220);--primary-surface:oklch(100% 0 0)}","analytics",{"_643":644},"meta",{"_610":611},"favicon",{"_604":605,"_606":607,"_608":609},"metaTags",{"_602":603},"social",{"_589":590,"_591":592,"_593":594,"_595":596,"_597":598},"helpEmail","help@mediabistro.com","transactionalEmail",{"_583":584,"_585":586,"_587":588},"header",{"_151":489,"_490":491},"footer",{"_151":438,"_439":440,"_400":39,"_441":442,"_443":444,"_396":445,"_446":447,"_448":449},"styleGuide",{"_409":410,"_411":412},"jobsSearch",{"_403":404},"hero",{"_36":398,"_350":399,"_400":401,"_385":402},"flags",{"_395":15,"_396":15,"_397":382},"postJobs",{"_247":293,"_267":294,"_295":296,"_297":298,"_269":299,"_300":301,"_302":303,"_304":305,"_306":307,"_308":309,"_310":311},"createAlertMeta",[282,283,284],"jobsPortalSignupMeta",[277,278],{"_36":281},{"_148":31,"_279":280},"content","Create your free profile to apply for jobs, upload your resume, and set job alerts. Join the leading career community for creative, marketing, and media professionals.","Sign Up | Creative, Marketing & Media Job Search",{"_36":292},{"_148":31,"_279":291},{"_285":286,"_287":288,"_289":290},"href","https://www.mediabistro.com/create-alert","rel","canonical","tagName","link","Never miss an opportunity. Sign up for free email alerts and get the latest jobs in social media, graphic design, writing, and marketing delivered to your inbox.","Create Job Alerts | Media, Marketing & Creative Job Alerts",[391,392],{"_36":389,"_350":390,"_31":39},"unlimitedJobsEmail","clients@mediabistro.com","enterpriseCta",{"_385":386,"_387":388},{"_381":382,"_383":382,"_384":382},"mediaBoardSection",{"_36":371,"_350":372,"_31":373,"_374":375,"_369":376},"rolesSection",{"_36":366,"_350":367,"_31":368,"_369":370},"testimonialsSection",{"_36":363,"_350":364,"_31":365},"testimonials",[351,352,353],"employersSection",{"_36":349,"_350":238},"employerLogos",[312,313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323],{"_148":347,"_325":348},{"_148":345,"_325":346},{"_148":343,"_325":344},{"_148":341,"_325":342},{"_148":339,"_325":340},{"_148":337,"_325":338},{"_148":335,"_325":336},{"_148":333,"_325":334},{"_148":331,"_325":332},{"_148":329,"_325":330},{"_148":327,"_325":328},{"_148":324,"_325":326},"Leaf Group","image","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/leaf-group-400x200.png","Cox Enterprises","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/cox-enterprises-400x200.png","Hearst Television","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/hearst-television-400x200.png","Future","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/future-400x200.png","Fox Corporation","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/fox-corporation-400x200.png","Penguin Random House","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/penguin-random-house-400x200.png","Springer Nature","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/springer-nature-400x200.png","Penske Media Corporation","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/penske-media-corporation-400x200.png","Dotdash","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/dotdash-400x200.png","Meredith","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/meredith-400x200.png","Bloomberg","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/bloomberg-400x200.png","NBCUniversal","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/nbc-universal-400x200.png","Media and Creative Employers on","subtitle",{"_354":360,"_356":361,"_151":362},{"_354":347,"_356":359,"_151":348},{"_354":355,"_356":357,"_151":358},"company","The Taunton Press","quote","What we like best about Mediabistro is the quality of targeted talent they deliver through their job board portal. We know we'll find the right type of talent for specialized positions that may be more challenging to fill. For almost fifteen years, Mediabistro has been our go-to resource for talent in the media/publishing space.","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/taunton-press-400x200.png","Mediabistro is valuable partner when it comes to finding top candidates in the media industry. Their team is extremely responsive, which makes the posting process quick and easy. They also offer great insight into branding company pages.","Huffpost","I love using Mediabistro for my harder to fill creative roles. Multimedia positions like photo editors, video producers, or even niche journalists yield great results. Other job boards don't always produce the specialized talent my hiring teams are looking for, and I feel like I can find that talent through Mediabistro.","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/huff-post-400x200.png","Trusted by Leading Media","and Creative Employers","See why top publishers, agencies, and brands rely on us to find exceptional talent.","Hire Remote and Local Talent","Across Every Media Vertical","Whether you are building an in-office team or seeking remote talent, access a specialized network of professionals in editorial, publishing, influencer marketing, and AI content strategy. Find candidates—from prompt engineers to production leads—who are ready to contribute from anywhere.","imageAlt","Media roles infographic","The #1 Destination for Media","and Creative Talent","Connect with top-tier full-time and freelance media professionals. Whether you are a leading publisher, a streaming service, or a growing brand, we deliver specialized talent you won't find on generalist job boards. Find your perfect match for:","bullets",[377,378,379,380],"Job seekers and featured job cards collage","News, Journalism & Book Publishing","Content Marketing, AI Prompt Engineering & Copywriting","Influencer Management, TV & Video Production","PR, Non-Profits & Education","showMediaBoardSection",true,"showRolesSection","showPlanIcon","text","*Unlimited plan is for direct employers only. Hiring at scale, posting on behalf of clients, or distributing across job boards?","linkText","Contact us for custom volume pricing, multi-brand support, and programmatic distribution.","The #1 Job Board for Media, Marketing & Creative Talent","Skip the unqualified resumes. Reach journalism, publishing, and marketing pros who are ready to work.",{"_36":394},{"_148":31,"_279":393},"Recruit qualified media and creative professionals on the #1 industry job board. Reach top talent in design, social media, advertising, and communications. Post a job today.","Post a Job | Hire Media, Marketing & Creative Talent - Mediabistro","privacy","termsOfUse","weeklyNewsletter","Find Your Next Media Job","Discover creative opportunities at the world's leading media brands","cta","Start Your Search","Search Media, Marketing & Creative Jobs","emptyMeta",[405,406],{"_36":408},{"_148":31,"_279":407},"The #1 job board for media, marketing, and communications professionals. Search career opportunities in advertising, public relations, journalism, and creative arts.","Media, Marketing & Creative Job Board | Journalism & Ad Jobs","images",[435,436,437],"colors",[413,414,415,416,417,418,419],{"_148":433,"_421":434},{"_148":431,"_421":432},{"_148":429,"_421":430},{"_148":427,"_421":428},{"_148":425,"_421":426},{"_148":423,"_421":424},{"_148":420,"_421":422},"$light-grey","value","#F3F3F4","$darkgrey","rgba(44, 43, 45, 0.98)","$grey","rgba(47, 47, 48, 0.93)","$green","#2D7E7E","$dark-blue","#3c405d","$primary-color-light","#1ab9b3","$primary-color","#339999","/_static/mediabistro/mb-logo-268x268.webp","/_static/mediabistro/android-chrome-192x192.png","/_static/mediabistro/mediabistro-text-logo.webp",{"_483":484,"_485":486,"_487":488},"navigation",[456,457,458,459,460,461,462,463,464],"logoText","Find your next media job or showcase your creative talent","copyright","Copyright © 2026 Mediabistro",{"_450":451,"_181":455},"termsOfService",{"_450":453,"_181":454},"privacyPolicy",{"_450":451,"_181":452},"type","external-link","/privacy-policy/","internal-link","/terms-of-service","/terms-of-use/",{"_450":453,"_385":481,"_181":482},{"_450":451,"_385":479,"_181":480},{"_450":451,"_385":477,"_181":478},{"_450":451,"_385":475,"_181":476},{"_450":451,"_385":473,"_181":474},{"_450":451,"_385":471,"_181":472},{"_450":451,"_385":469,"_181":470},{"_450":451,"_385":467,"_181":468},{"_450":451,"_385":465,"_181":466},"About","/about/","Creative Tools","https://playbook.mediabistro.com/","Hiring Tips","/employer/blog/","Media News","/media-news/","Career Advice","/career-advice/","Newsletter","https://mediabistro.substack.com/about","Membership","/unlimited/","Hot Jobs","/career-advice/get-hired/hot-jobs/","Job Search","/jobs","whiteLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/2025-mb-logo.svg","darkLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/2025-mb-logo-dark.svg","logoClasses","w-[210px] h-[50px] lg:mb-1",{"_483":484,"_485":486,"_487":488,"_579":580,"_581":582},"items",[492,493,494],{"_450":534,"_385":535,"_536":537},{"_450":495,"_385":512,"_490":513},{"_450":495,"_385":496,"_490":497},"dropdown","Mediabistro Membership",[498,499,500,501,502],{"_450":290,"_385":511,"_181":478},{"_450":290,"_385":509,"_181":510},{"_450":290,"_385":507,"_181":508},{"_450":290,"_385":505,"_181":506},{"_450":290,"_385":503,"_181":504},"Membership FAQ","/unlimited/frequently-asked-questions/","Courses & Training Programs","/online-training-courses/","Editorial Calendars (Premium Access)","/mastheads/","How to Pitch (Premium Tool)","/career-advice/go-freelance/how-to-pitch/","Membership Overview","Career Resources",[514,515,516,517,518,519,520,521],{"_450":290,"_385":533,"_181":474},{"_450":290,"_385":532,"_181":472},{"_450":453,"_385":530,"_181":531},{"_450":290,"_385":467,"_181":468},{"_450":453,"_385":528,"_181":529},{"_450":290,"_385":526,"_181":527},{"_450":453,"_385":524,"_181":525},{"_450":290,"_385":522,"_181":523},"Member Profiles","/freelance-connect/browse/","Job Market Insights","/trends","Interview Coaching","https://www.wizco.io/ava?utm_source=mediabistro&utm_medium=job_board&utm_campaign=ava_interview_coaching&utm_content=resources_nav","Resume Writing Services","/resume-writing-services/","Media Career Interviews","/media-career-interviews","Media Industry News","Career Advice & Articles","mega-menu","Jobs","columns",[538,539,540],{"_490":571},{"_36":551,"_490":552},{"_36":541,"_490":542},"Quick Links",[543,544,545],{"_450":453,"_385":550,"_181":482},{"_450":453,"_385":548,"_181":549},{"_450":453,"_385":546,"_181":547},"Create Job Alerts","/create-alert","Remote Jobs","/jobs?remote=true","Search All Jobs","Job Categories",[553,554,555,556,557,558],{"_450":453,"_385":569,"_181":570},{"_450":453,"_385":567,"_181":568},{"_450":453,"_385":565,"_181":566},{"_450":453,"_385":563,"_181":564},{"_450":453,"_385":561,"_181":562},{"_450":453,"_385":559,"_181":560},"Writing & Editing","/jobs?category=Writing+%26+Editing","Sales & Business Development","/jobs?category=Sales+%26+Business+Development","Production","/jobs?category=Production","Operations & Strategy","/jobs?category=Operations+%26+Strategy","Marketing & Communications","/jobs?category=Marketing+%26+Communications","Creative & Design","/jobs?category=Creative+%26+Design",[572,573,574,575],{"_450":453,"_385":578,"_181":482},{"_450":290,"_385":479,"_181":480},{"_450":453,"_385":576,"_181":577},{"_450":453,"_385":546,"_181":547},"Remote Media Jobs","/jobs?keyword=media&remote=true","Search Creative Jobs","width",300,"height",64,"fromAddress","support@mediabistro.com","userPasswordResetTemplateId","d-0614cbe7ddf0404893e7c9f8208331d5","clientPasswordResetTemplateId","d-ff1301b464d1436685573e406e4c1674","facebook","https://www.facebook.com/mediabistro","twitter",{"_599":600,"_181":601},"linkedin","https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediabistro","youtube","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnoZvx8SmZOMA1XteQAVtMQ","instagram","https://www.instagram.com/mediabistro/","handle","@mediabistro","https://twitter.com/mediabistro","ogImage","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/mediabistro-og-2026.webp","faviconSvg","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/favicon.svg","appleTouch","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png","manifest","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/site.webmanifest","site",[612],{"_613":614},"script:ld+json",{"_615":616,"_617":618},"@context","https://schema.org","@graph",[619,620],{"_615":616,"_621":630,"_148":238,"_631":632,"_181":227,"_633":634},{"_615":616,"_621":622,"_148":238,"_181":227,"_151":603,"_623":624},"@type","Organization","sameAs",[625,626,627,628,629],"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6806005","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediabistro_(website)","https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mediabistro-inc","https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediabistro/","https://x.com/Mediabistro","WebSite","alternateName","MB","potentialAction",{"_621":635,"_636":637,"_638":639},"SearchAction","target",{"_621":640,"_641":642},"query-input","required name=keyword","EntryPoint","urlTemplate","https://www.mediabistro.com/jobs?keyword={keyword}","gtmId","GTM-NVDRG7Q","home","/","jobs","nameFieldName","name__confirm","validFromFieldName","from__confirm","encryptedValidFrom","Ix2YL+mUgfTkDaljkLh2OsUrOFyD6RGrZFj87HE6ERqqIEOElY90XH4="]