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Rigger

Advastar
Part-time
On-site
Harlingen, Texas, United States

Overview:

ACrane Rental needs staffing support for two wind farm projects. Focus is on sourcing riggers (urgent for Rio Hondo, 8/20/2025 start); operators may be handled internally by ACrane, pending their applicant review.


All roles: $125/day x 7 days per diem, 70 guaranteed hours/week (if available for work; no pay if absent when called)

  • $40 (LR Series/Main crane)
  • $36 (Kobelco/assist cranes)
  • $25 (Riggers)


Pre-employment/additional items:

  • 5-panel instant drug test required for all.
  • Riggers are ground-based (no climbing, assist with crane building/taglines).
  • Rigging certifications preferred but not required
  • Some sites may require OSHA 10 & First Aid/CPR (Rio Hondo for sure does, checking on others)

 

Project 1: Cameron Wind Farm (Rio Hondo, Texas)

  • Location: Rio Hondo, TX (southern tip, "nomads land").
  • Needs: 2 riggers (no operators mentioned).
  • Requirements: OSHA 10, CPR, First Aid (strict, client Nordegg); 5-panel instant drug test; open to wind technicians with rigging experience; rigging certs a plus.
  • Timeline: Start August 20, 2025 (Wednesday); ~2-month duration.
  • Action Items:
    • Urgent: Source/screen 2 riggers ASAP.
    • Submit candidate snapshots (wind experience, certs) to ACrane immediately.
    • Upon green light, lock in candidates, schedule 5-panel UA, provide site address, start time, POC, and share phone numbers for on-site communication.