Tower Crane Rigger

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Assist the tower crane operator with lifting, lowering, and moving materials while ensuring loads are properly secured. Communicate effectively with the operator using radios and hand signals while maintaining a safe work environment on site.

Job details

[https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20120223182133_BITBL0LBQGLE4CWK/layout/20240628161054-image-20240628101057-1.png] CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES Pagnotta Inc. is a mid-sized, full-service provider of concrete, construction and tower crane and hoist services with job sites located throughout Western Canada. We provide value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. To learn more, visit www.pagnotta.ca [http://www.pagnotta.ca] . We are currently seeking a Tower Crane Rigger for our Edmonton, AB location. Benefits * Competitive wages * Employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family * Life insurance * Travel insurance * RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings * Year-round, full-time work * Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions are regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard, and take pride in producing quality work * Employer paid training * Apprenticeship sponsorship Responsibilities/Duties * Follow safe work procedures to assist the tower crane operator with lifting, lowering, or moving materials and loads. * Understand lifting and load bearing capacities of the tower crane. * Securing loads with suitable lifting equipment. * Communicate with operator via two-way radio and/or hand signals. * Signal and direct trucks on site for loading and offloading. * Inspecting rigging equipment. * Rig in decks and fly tables. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Fluent in English is a must * Authorization to work in Canada. * Good vision. * Ability to work independently or as part of a team. * Knowledge of hand signals and radios. * Excellent communication in English required. * Good math skills. * Safe work ethic. Working Conditions * Working at heights. * Work weeks are typically 6 days per week Monday to Saturday (10-12 hours per day). * 7:00 am start but can vary from site to site. * Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day. * Exposure to cold/hot weather. Appropriate dress required for weather conditions. * Exposure to hazards such as heights, power tools, slips, falls, falling objects, sharp hand tools. * Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time. * Manual dexterity. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Educational Requirements * WHMIS 2015 (can provide). * CSTS (can provide). * Fall Protection ticket * Rigging Course

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have authorization to work in Canada and possess a strong safety ethic with good physical stamina. Required certifications include WHMIS 2015, CSTS, and a Fall Protection ticket.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Travel insurance • RRSP matching • Employer paid training • Apprenticeship sponsorship