Crane Operator

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in South Sioux City, Nebraska, seeks skilled riggers to assemble and install supporting structures and rigging gear. Candidates should be able to manipulate materials and ensure safety during heavy equipment movements.

Preferred candidates will hold a CDL, NCCCO, and TWIC certifications, and possess strong communication skills. Barnhart values teamwork and offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Must be able to manipulate rigging lines and hoists to move or support materials.
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty test, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Control movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting.
• Signal or give verbal directions to ensure safety of workers and materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

CDL – CLASS A OR B

NCCCO

TWIC

Job description

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.

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