Crane Operator

About the role

Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America At Barnhart, we don’t just lift heavy loads — we solve complex challenges across industries. As a Crane Operator, you’ll play a key role in high-impact projects while building a long-term career with a national industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes ranging from boom trucks to 600-ton equipment
• Perform daily lifting operations, primarily running cranes
• Support crane assembly, rigging, and heavy haul projects
• Work across plants, wind farms, and local taxi jobs
• Assist with transport operations including trucks, trailers, and specialized equipment
• Help ensure safe lifting through load control and communication with rigging crews

Requirements

• CDL Class A
• NCCO certification(s)
• Strong commitment to safety and communication on job sites

Preferred Experience

• Operating AT, hydraulic, or boom truck cranes
• Experience in rigging or heavy haul operations
• TWIC card

Additional Expectations

• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field work
• Primarily local work, with project-based variability
• Outdoor, active job sites across multiple industries

Pay

Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule

Schedule

Permanent, full-time role

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off and other benefits
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading equipment
• Long-term growth opportunities

Culture

Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EEO/AA

Minds Over Matter – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

Network

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.