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Overview
High riggers assemble, hoist and maintain temporary rigging structures at height so performance equipment, loads or performers can be suspended safely.
In job descriptions, look for truss construction, chain hoists, rope access, rigging plots, working at heights, emergency response, power distribution, equipment storage and cooperation with ground riggers.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
High rigger work is practical, technical and risk-focused. It involves assembling truss, hanging hoists and working above a stage, arena or outdoor site so loads and performers can be supported during production.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include work-at-height safety, chain hoists, truss construction, rigging plots, performance equipment, emergency response, first aid, power distribution and careful equipment storage.
Salary context
Salary context depends on height work, live-event pressure, load responsibility, travel, irregular hours, specialist rescue skills and whether the role designs rigging plans or follows prepared plots.
Career paths
Development can move from ground rigging and equipment handling into high rigging, circus or concert rigging, rigging design, technical resource coordination or safety supervision.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names the venue type, loads, hoists, rope access, rescue expectations and planning responsibility. A clear advert states how work at height is controlled.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Riggers
49-9096.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMillwrights
49-9044.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
rigger (7215.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/19cb84ca-952e-4f33-b31a-c918db074a6e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7215.2.3 |
| ISCO group | 7215 |
| Concept type | Occupation |