Crane Operator

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time role

Health benefits

Pension (Company)

Community service opportunities

Leading equipment

Career growth

Safety culture

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Springdale, AR seeks a Crane Operator to perform local lifting operations with a range of equipment including AT and hydraulic cranes. You’ll contribute to crane assembly, rigging, and heavy haul projects across multiple sites.

The role is permanent full-time, offering competitive pay, weekly payroll, health benefits, and growth opportunities within a safety-first, team-driven culture. Occasional travel for field work may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes ranging from boom trucks to 600-ton equipment.
• Perform daily lifting operations, primarily running cranes.
• Support crane assembly, rigging, and heavy haul projects.
• Work across plants, wind farms, 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.

Skills

CDL Class A

NCCCO certification(s)

Safety and communication

TWIC card

Tools

AT cranes

Hydraulic cranes

Boom trucks

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 a Crane 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 (AT, hydraulic cranes, and more). In this role, you will:

• Operate cranes ranging from boom trucks to 600-ton equipment


• Perform daily lifting operations, primarily running cranes


• Support crane assembly, rigging, and heavy haul projects


• Work across plants, wind farms, 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


• Health & Wellness Benefits Covered


• Pension


• 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

Required:

• CDL Class A


• NCCCO certification(s)


• Strong commitment to safety and communication on job sites

Preferred:

• Experience operating AT, hydraulic, or boom truck cranes


• Experience in rigging or heavy haul operations


• TWIC card

Additional Expectations:

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


• Willingness to travel occasionally for field work

Work Environment

• Monday-Friday with 40+ hours per week, with potential for overtime


• Primarily local 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