Ricky Walker
Camden,NJ
Summary
Skilled Rigging Specialist with expertise in safe handling of heavy materials for construction projects. Proficient in securing loads with slings, chains, and shackles while effectively signaling crane operators. Conducted inspections of rigging gear for safety compliance and performed necessary maintenance on equipment. Developed lift plans that ensured proper load placement and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Rigger
Data one construction
Vineland, New Jersey
08.2024 - 09.2026
- Developed plans for complex lifts using a variety of methods including tag lines and multiple crane lifts.
- Inspected rigging gear for wear, damage, and safety.
- Rigged heavy materials for Data One Construction lifting operations.
- Attached slings, chains, and shackles to secure loads.
- Installed slings, shackles, spreader bars, clamps, hoists, winches and other related items used in the rigging process.
- Signaled crane operators during complex construction lifts.
- Coordinated with crane operators to ensure safe lifting of loads.
- Followed lift plans and hand signals during rigging tasks.
- Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads.
Journeyman Rigger
Spirit Construction
Barnwell, SC
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Rigged heavy materials for Data One Construction lifting operations.
- Attached slings, chains, and shackles to secure loads.
- Signaled crane operators during complex construction lifts.
- Positioned loads for safe placement on construction projects.
- Coordinated with crews to maintain safe lifting areas.
- Provided technical advice regarding the selection of appropriate rigging gear for various projects.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on rigging equipment when necessary.
- Installed slings, shackles, spreader bars, clamps, hoists, winches and other related items used in the rigging process.
- Ensured proper placement of rigging materials to prevent damage or injury to personnel or property.
- Checked that all load bearing components are properly secured before initiating any lifting operations.
- Inspected rigging equipment for defects and damages prior to use.
- Conducted pre-lift meetings with all personnel involved in a lift operation to ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities.
- Assisted in the development of safety protocols related to large scale lifts involving multiple pieces of equipment.
- Operated heavy-duty mobile cranes to lift and move loads in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Verified load weight before lifting operations began.
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
Journeyman Rigger
Yates industrial
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 02.2021
- Rigged heavy materials for Data One Construction lifting operations.
- Operated heavy-duty mobile cranes to lift and move loads in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Signaled crane operators during complex construction lifts.
- Attached slings, chains, and shackles to secure loads.
- Moved structural steel across active jobsite work zones.
- Followed lift plans and hand signals during rigging tasks.
- Developed plans for complex lifts using a variety of methods including tag lines and multiple crane lifts.
- Ensured proper placement of rigging materials to prevent damage or injury to personnel or property.
- Inspected rigging equipment for defects and damages prior to use.
- Planned routes for transporting large objects from one location to another.
- Assisted in the development of safety protocols related to large scale lifts involving multiple pieces of equipment.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to safety regulations governing the use of rigging equipment.
- Verified load weight before lifting operations began.
- Assembled, rigged, and tested cranes, hoists, derricks, and other lifting devices.
- Maintained communication between crane operator and ground personnel during lifts.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Observed workers while they perform tasks such as operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
Journeyman Rigger
Burkes Mechanical
Selma, AL
01.2005 - 12.2014
- Rigged heavy materials for Data One Construction lifting operations.
- Operated heavy-duty mobile cranes to lift and move loads in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Installed slings, shackles, spreader bars, clamps, hoists, winches and other related items used in the rigging process.
- Attached slings, chains, and shackles to secure loads.
- Signaled crane operators during complex construction lifts.
- Inspected rigging gear for wear, damage, and safety.
- Inspected rigging equipment for defects and damages prior to use.
- Followed lift plans and hand signals during rigging tasks.
- Coordinated with crews to maintain safe lifting areas.
- Ensured proper placement of rigging materials to prevent damage or injury to personnel or property.
- Moved structural steel across active jobsite work zones.
- Conducted pre-lift meetings with all personnel involved in a lift operation to ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities.
- Maintained communication between crane operator and ground personnel during lifts.
- Provided guidance on how best to secure cargo onto trailers or containers for transport purposes.
- Planned routes for transporting large objects from one location to another.
- Observed workers while they perform tasks such as operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to safety regulations governing the use of rigging equipment.
- Assembled, rigged, and tested cranes, hoists, derricks, and other lifting devices.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on rigging equipment when necessary.
- Communicated with customers regarding specific requirements needed for successful completion of jobs.
Education
Certified Welder - Welding
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL 09.1999 - 06.2001
Southside High School
Selma, ALSkills
- Rigging hardware
- Lift planning
- Load calculations
- Crane signaling
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hazard assessment
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Load calculations
- Worksite safety procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Advanced rigging techniques
- Incident reporting
- Boom truck operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Heavy lifting operations
- Confined space entry
- Elevated work platforms
- Two-way radio use
- Machinery alignment
- Hand signal communication
- Rigging hardware knowledge
- Transportation logistics
- Fall protection systems
- Overhead crane operation
- Sling selection
- Emergency response planning
- Weather monitoring
- Material handling equipment
- Hoisting equipment operation
- Structural load analysis
- Wire rope handling
- Fitting attachment
- Load movement control
- Equipment moving
- Safety
- Testing procedures
Timeline
Journeyman Rigger
Data one construction
08.2024 - 09.2026
Journeyman Rigger
Spirit Construction
08.2021 - 05.2024
Journeyman Rigger
Yates industrial
01.2015 - 02.2021
Journeyman Rigger
Burkes Mechanical
01.2005 - 12.2014
Certified Welder - Welding
George C Wallace Community College
09.1999 - 06.2001
Southside High School