Rigger Helper
- Help set up lifts
- Handle rigging gear
- Work with the lifting crew
A job title to search when you're starting out.
Work Above the Ground
Crews lift, place and secure materials used to build large projects.
Rigging Career Guide · Texas
Get Your Foot in the Door. Build a Career in Rigging.
Ever seen a huge crane make a big lift? A skilled crew makes it happen. You could be part of that crew.
✓Learn Rigging Skills
↗Room to Grow
⚙Real Industrial Work
⌖Portland, Texas
Big Projects. Real Work. A Way In.
Those giant cranes and heavy lifts need a skilled crew.
Riggers help move huge loads on job sites. If you want hands-on work and room to grow, this trade could be your start.
What Rigging Jobs Could You Get?
Search these job titles. Check what each employer needs.
Rigging Crew Member
- Help prepare heavy loads
- Work with crane crews
- Support big projects
Build skills while working on real jobs.
Experienced Rigger
- Plan more complex lifts
- Choose rigging methods
- Take on more responsibility
A goal to work toward as you gain experience.
Where Could You Actually Work?
Here's what rigging crews help move — and the jobs to search for.
Refinery TurnaroundsMove pumps, valves and plant equipment. Search: Turnaround Rigger.
Industrial ConstructionHelp lift steel and large pipe. Search: Construction Rigger.
Heavy-Lift CrewsMove large machines. Search: Rigger Helper.
Shipyards & Marine WorkMove ship parts and machinery. Search: Shipyard Rigger.
Here's Your Way In.
Four steps. One career worth exploring.
1Find the JobsSee what local crews need.
2Learn the TradeStart with Basic Rigger classes.
3Build Your SkillsKeep learning on the job.
4Make Your MoveApply and grow from there.
See Who's Hiring.
Look at job listings in Corpus Christi, across Texas and beyond.
We Share Jobs With Our Students
Rig Right Texas shares openings with students and graduates. Ask to join our job email list.
Rig Right Texas
Start With Basic Rigger.
Build the skills used around cranes and heavy lifts. See class dates, cost and how to enroll.
✓Basic Rigger classes
↗Advanced Rigger options
⌖Portland, Texas
Real Work. Real Crews.
This is the kind of work you could be part of. Start with the basics, then build your skills for bigger jobs.
Work on Major Projects
Heavy lifts play a part in shutdowns, new plants and major repairs.
Questions Before You Start?
How do I become a rigger in Texas?
Look for entry-level jobs, learn rigging skills and see what employers require. Our Basic Rigger classes can help you get started.
What jobs can beginners search for?
Try Rigger Helper, Rigging Crew Member and material handling jobs. Read each job listing for its requirements.
What does a rigger do?
Riggers get heavy loads ready to lift, work with crane crews and help move equipment into place.
Where are Basic Rigger classes?
Rig Right Texas is in Portland, near Corpus Christi. See current class dates here.
Does taking a class guarantee a job?
No. We share job openings, but employers choose who they hire.
Ready to make your move?
Start in Rigging. See Where It Takes You.
Your next step could start with a Basic Rigger class.