Yard Crane Operator

About the role

Join Barnhart Crane & Rigging as a Yard Crane Operator, where you will operate heavy equipment on local job sites and support a variety of lifting projects across multiple industries.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a 300‑ton+ truck crane in the yard and perform daily lifting operations and load testing.
• Support crane preventative and corrective maintenance, and maintain forklifts and other supportive equipment.
• Assist with transport operations, including trucks, trailers, and specialized equipment, while ensuring safe lifting through load control and communication with rigging crews.

Required profile

• Strong commitment to safety and effective communication on job sites.
• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel for field work.

Required skills

• NCCCO certification(s): LBT/LBC.
• Experience operating AT, hydraulic, or boom truck cranes.
• Experience in rigging or heavy haul operations.

What we offer

• Competitive weekly pay and permanent full‑time employment.
• 401(k) with company match up to 10% of pay, and family medical, dental and vision insurance after 90 days.
• Paid time off, Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities, and long‑term growth prospects.