Riggers and cable splicers assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, or install and maintain cables, ropes and wires on construction sites, buildings or other structures.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Riggers and cable splicers - from $1,895 to $4,571 per month - 2024.
- A Riggers and cable splicers typically earns between $1,895 and $3,295 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,001 and $3,738 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Estimating the size, shape and weight of objects to be moved and deciding on the type of equipment to move them
- Installing and repairing cables, ropes, wires, pulleys and other tackle
- Joining, repairing and fitting attachments to wires, ropes and cables
- Working as member of a crew erecting and repairing derricks for drilling water, gas and oil wells
- Lifting and mounting scenery, lighting and other equipment in theatres and on film sets
- Installing and maintaining communication towers, aerial cableways, funicular railways, ski lifts and similar infrastructure
