Top 16 Rigger Jobs in Chesapeake, Va

RIGGER ENTRY LEVEL
HII —Newport News, VA
- $57,283.20 - $62,067.20 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
2nd Class Rigger (Job ID: 1426)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $26.60 - $33.64 an hour
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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6d
Service Technician (Level 1 - 4)
Hoist & Crane Repair Inc —Virginia Beach, VA
- $29 - $45 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Rigger - 2nd Shift
BAE Systems Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $29 - $35 an hour
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Rigger
Mazzella Companies —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Mechanic - Rigger - Steel America (Job ID: 1377)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $28.46 - $35.99 an hour
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Seasonal Rigger
SOUTHWAY CRANE & RIGGING-COLUMBIA LLC —Chesapeake, VA
- Seasonal
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Crane Operator
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. —Chesapeake, VA
- $37 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Basic math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Crane Operator
Site Worker —Portsmouth, VA
- $38 - $43 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Crane Operator
BAE Systems Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $29 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Outdoor work
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Certified Crane Operator
CW Wright Construction Co LLC —Virginia Beach, VA
- Extended hours
- CPR Certification
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Crane Operator
Crofton —Portsmouth, VA
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
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Millwright
Sims Limited —Chesapeake, VA
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Outdoor work
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NCCCO Crane Operator Crawler Hydro Tower
Century Concrete LLC —Virginia Beach, VA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3rd Class Drydock Worker (Job ID: 1410)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools associated with trade. Maintain cleanliness and organization of docking facilities, shop, and tools.
$20.50 - $22.75 an hour
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2nd Class Drydock Worker (Job ID: 1409)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools associated with trade. Maintain cleanliness and organization of docking facilities, shop, and tools.
$22.00 - $25.38 an hour
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Omega Morgan —Pataskala, OH
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MEI Rigging & Crating LLC —Columbus, OH
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RIGGER ENTRY LEVEL

HII -
Newport News, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,283.20 - $62,067.20 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Respirator

Full Job Description

Req ID: 44052
Team: X36 WTRFT SUPPORT SERV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $62,067.20

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

This Job Listing is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School Graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $500 sign-on bonus to welder trainee hires. In addition, NNS is offering $500 in relocation bonus to rigger entry level new hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply are eligible for the sign-on and relocation bonus. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.

Riggers provide the kinetic energy of the shipbuilding business. They operate the vast majority of cranes throughout the shipyard in addition to a wide assortment of forklifts with various capacities. Riggers are also responsible for operation of the shipyard’s tug boats – moving ships between dry docks and piers, and mooring ships while at the piers and outfitting berths.

Riggers handle every component of a ship - from pipes and valves, to pumps, motors and electronic equipment, to the largest machinery and structural components – riggers are able to lift, manipulate, and set them into place. To accomplish this, riggers must be able to calculate the weight and center of gravity of the item being handled, determine the capacity of the lift points, and calculate the angle imposed on the handling gear in order to select the most appropriate gear for the task at hand.

Riggers erect, maintain, and dismantle various types of scaffolding throughout the shipyard. Each type is selected to best suit the physical location and intended use, to provide a safe working platform for personnel where none existed.

The Rigger’s Department is also responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and issuing the myriad assortment of tools used in the shipbuilding business. This section of the department also installs and maintains various types of ventilation equipment onboard ships to prevent dangerous atmospheres from developing.

X36 Rigger Trade Video : https://youtu.be/cPnJmz1VuPg

Must Have

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be able to:

Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen

Must be able to pass physical agility test

Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis

Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds

Must be able to perform overhead work

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator

Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions

Must be able to work at extreme heights

Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces

Must be willing to work any shift

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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RIGGER ENTRY LEVEL

2nd Class Rigger (Job ID: 1426)

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Rigger - 2nd Shift

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Lead Mechanic - Rigger - Steel America (Job ID: 1377)

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