O*NET-SOC 49-9096.00

Riggers

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.2508/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1208/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2020
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2020
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.3808/2020
Depth Perception1.A.4.a.63.3808/2020
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.3808/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3808/2020
Far Vision1.A.4.a.23.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.Core6008/2020
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.Core6008/2020
Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.Core6008/2020
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.Core5908/2020
Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.Core6008/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.711/2023
Investigative2.3911/2023
Enterprising1.8711/2023
Artistic1.3611/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.