Crane Operator

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is looking for a skilled rigger to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. The successful candidate will assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, and hoisting gear while ensuring safety during operations.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, reasoning ability, and necessary certifications like CDL Class A or B, NCCCO, and TWIC. Join us in ensuring safe lifting practices and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• CDL - CLASS A OR B license required.
• NCCCO certification preferred for rigging.
• TWIC card for access to secure locations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

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