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.
What You'll Do
This role offers a mix of consistent local work with opportunities to gain experience across multiple pieces of equipment (AT, hydraulic cranes, and more ). In this role, you will:
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
Why You'll Love This Role
Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
Permanent, full-time role
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
Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
What You Bring
Required:
CDL Class A
NCCCO 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
Work Environment
Monday–Friday with 40+ hours per week, with potential for overtime
Primarily local work, with project-based variability
Outdoor, active job sites across multiple industries
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
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. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran