Jack and Roll Class 1 Driver

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and weekly pay

Permanent full-time role

ROSP with 5% match

Health, dental and vision insurance (9

Paid time off

Community service opportunities

Career growth

Safety-first culture

Job summary

BARNHART is seeking a Jack & Roll Driver to support heavy lift and specialized transport projects across North America, including transformers and large modules. You will work with experienced rigging professionals to load, relocate, and position assets safely on job sites.

This full-time role requires a Class 1 license and at least 1 year of winch truck or heavy haul experience, with strong safety, communication, and teamwork. Travel and varied schedules are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have Class 1 Driver’s license.
• Minimum of 1 year of winch truck or related heavy haul experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work in dynamic team environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work varied schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, offloading, positioning, and final setting of over-dimensional loads using Jack & Slide Rigging systems.
• Perform FLRAs and risk assessments to identify hazards before work begins.
• Safely position and load transfer using proper block placement and load transfer techniques.
• Operate hydraulic jacking and rolling systems during transport and setting operations.
• Complete documentation including timesheets, job records, FLRAs, and maintenance requests.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Verbal & written communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Hydraulic jacking systems

Hydraulic skidding systems

Gantry systems

Job description

Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves North America

At Barnhart, we specialize in moving and setting some of the largest and most critical components in North America. As a Jack and Roll Driver, you’ll play a vital role in executing heavy lift and specialized transport projects, working alongside experienced rigging professionals to safely load, relocate, and position over-dimensional equipment such as transformers, modules, and other critical industrial assets.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Assist with the loading, offloading, positioning, and final setting of over-dimensional loads using Jack & Slide Rigging systems
• Perform pre-job system evaluations and Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs) to identify and mitigate hazards before work begins
• Safely position, center, and support loads through proper block placement and load transfer techniques
• Operate and assist with hydraulic jacking and rolling systems during transportation and setting operations
• Perform basic troubleshooting and support equipment maintenance needs when required
• Complete and submit required documentation, including timesheets, job records, FLRAs, and maintenance requests
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and customer expectations
• Support crews in executing heavy haul, rigging, and specialized transportation projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
• Permanent, full-time role
• ROSP with 5% match
• 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
• Exposure to challenging, one-of-a-kind projects across multiple industries
• Long-term career growth with a company known for promoting from within
• Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture

Required

What You Bring

• Class 1 Driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year of winch truck or related heavy haul equipment experience
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in dynamic jobsite environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment
• Willingness to travel and work varied schedules as project needs dictate

Preferred

• Technical training or experience with hydraulic jacking systems
• Experience with hydraulic skidding systems, gantry systems, or specialized heavy lift equipment
• Maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Safety certifications such as H2S, CSTS, Fall Protection, and First Aid
• Experience in heavy rigging, heavy haul, power generation, or transformer-related projects

Additional Expectations

• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed

Work Environment

• 40–50 hours per week depending on workload
• Outdoor industrial and construction jobsite environments
• Variable schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physically demanding work that may include climbing, lifting, rigging, and working near heavy equipment
• Team-based project execution with a strong focus on safety and precision

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.

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