Crane Operator

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Paid time off

Safety-first, team-driven culture

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Crane Operator for local, full-time work across varied projects. You will operate cranes from boom trucks to large 350-ton equipment, performing lifting operations and coordinating with rigging crews to ensure safety and efficiency on site.

This role emphasizes versatility across equipment, travel for field assignments, and a strong safety culture with opportunities for long-term growth in a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Must hold CDL Class A license with clean driving record.
• NCCCO certification(s) required or preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and communicating with rigging crews on-site.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes ranging from boom trucks to 350-ton equipment.
• Perform daily lifting operations and crane control.
• Assist with rigging, crane assembly, and heavy haul projects.
• Work across plants, commercial projects, and local taxi jobs.
• Assist with transport operations including trucks and trailers.

Skills

CDL Class A

NCCCO certification(s)

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Job description

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 aCrane 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 (truck cranes, RT, AT, lattice boom crawlers, and more). In this role, you will:

• Operate cranes ranging from boom trucks to 350-ton equipment
• Perform daily lifting operations, primarily running cranes
• Support crane assembly, rigging, and heavy haul projects
• Work across plants, commericial projects, 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

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

Preferred

• Experience operating RT, AT, hydraulic, lattice boom crawler, or boom truck cranes
• Experience in rigging or heavy haul operations

Additional Expectations

• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field work

Work Environment

• Monday–Friday with40+ hours per week, with potential for overtime
• Primarilylocal 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