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RIGGER (189)

Performs all types of general rigging work on military construction, manufacturing, shipping, reclamation, and other activities.

Raises and moves heavy equipment, using derricks, cranes, gin poles, a-frames, cableways, and chain blocks. Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, splices rope or steel cable, and reeves and runs rope and guy wire.

Uses such equipment as rope, steel cable, chains, hooks, snatch blocks, pulleys, ax, sledge, wrenches, knife, and other small tools.

Must be able to climb. Must know knots. splices, correct method of moving heavy objects, and safety precautions to be followed in moving heavy equipment.

SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE
100 Structural Steel Worker
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