Crane Operator

barnhart-crane-rigging; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking skilled individuals for roles focused on assembling and installing supporting structures, rigging, and hoisting. You will control heavy equipment movements, ensuring safety and efficiency during operations.

Qualified candidates must hold a CDL, NCCCO certification, and a TWIC card. Strong communication and reasoning abilities are essential. The position requires passing a drug test, fit-for-duty assessment, and background check.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug test and fit for duty test.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install supporting structures and rigging.
• Control movements of heavy equipment.
• Signal workers during hoisting and moving loads.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

CDL - CLASS A OR B

NCCCO

TWIC

Job description

Description

• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear
• Attaches load to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving using hand and power tools
• Connects pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles and clamps
• Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of component parts
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
• Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment
• Manipulates rigging lines and hoist to move or support materials, steel, concrete etc.
• Selects gear, shackles and cables according to load size, facilities and work schedule
• Signals or gives verbal directions to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Tests rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting or lifting
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to respectfully confront people when needed and lead through example
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty test and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability

License

• CDL - CLASS A OR B
• NCCCO
• TWIC

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran