| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Telecom and Field Services |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Tower Technician |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 1 to 4 years in tower or rigging work |
Rigger job description template
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Job title: Rigger
Department: Telecom and Field Services
Reports to: Tower Technician
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Rigger works at height on telecom towers, installing and fixing antennas, feeders and equipment where the structure meets the sky. The role reports to the Tower Technician or a tower supervisor. A good rigger climbs and works safely at height, installs and aligns antennas and feeders correctly, handles loads and rigging properly, follows every safety rule without shortcuts, completes tower work to plan, and is the trained, careful climber the team relies on for the dangerous, skilled work that keeps towers carrying the network.
Key responsibilities
- Climb towers safely and work at height following the safety rules.
- Install, replace and align antennas and feeders on the tower.
- Rig and hoist equipment and loads safely up and down the tower.
- Fix feeder cables, connectors and mounts on the tower at height.
- Check and use fall protection and safety equipment before every climb.
- Support antenna alignment and the azimuth and tilt settings at height.
- Inspect the tower structure and fittings for damage or looseness.
- Follow the work plan and permit to work for tower jobs.
- Keep rigging, tools and safety gear in good condition.
- Report tower structure and safety issues to the supervisor promptly.
Requirements
- Trained and certified for working at height
- ITI or a technical course is an advantage
- Medically fit for tower work
- 1 to 4 years in tower or rigging work
KRAs and KPIs for a Rigger
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Safety | Reportable safety incidents during tower work kept at zero |
| Job completion | Tower jobs completed to plan above the agreed level |
| Alignment accuracy | Antennas aligned within the agreed tolerance above target |
| Rigging quality | Rigging and mounting done correctly the first time above target |
| Equipment checks | Safety equipment checked before every climb without exception |
| Turnaround | Tower jobs completed within the agreed time above target |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Fall protection harness, Rigging and hoisting gear, Hand tools, Alignment tools, Safety equipment.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Tower Technician, O&M Engineer, Field Technician
Interview questions for a Rigger
- What safety checks do you do before every tower climb?
- How do you install and align an antenna on a tower?
- How do you rig and hoist heavy equipment safely?
- How do you handle working at height in windy conditions?
- How do you inspect a tower structure for problems?
- What would you do if the safety gear looked worn or damaged?
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What does a Rigger do in telecom?
A Rigger works at height on telecom towers, installing and fixing antennas, feeders and equipment. They climb safely, rig and hoist loads, align antennas and follow every safety rule. They do the dangerous, skilled work at the top of the tower that keeps it carrying the network.
Is being a Rigger dangerous?
Rigging is safety critical work at height, so it carries real risk if safety is not followed. Trained riggers use fall protection, check their gear before every climb and follow permit to work rules, which make the work safe. Safety discipline and physical fitness are essential for the role.
What qualifications does a Rigger need?
A rigger must be trained and certified for working at height and medically fit for tower work, and an ITI or technical course helps. Employers value tower climbing, antenna and feeder installation, rigging and, above all, strict safety discipline, since the work is done high on the tower structure.