Crane Operator (All Locations)

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a skilled individual for rigging and hoisting tasks in Memphis, TN. The role involves assembling and installing rigging, ensuring safety during operations, and maintaining equipment. Applicants must have a CDL and NCCCO certifications.

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and reasoning skills and is fit for duty. Safety and teamwork are paramount in this role, ensuring all operations are completed without issues.

Qualifications

• Assembles and installs supporting structures and rigging.
• Tests rigging for safety and reliability.
• Signals workers during hoisting and moving.

Responsibilities

• Controls movements of heavy equipment in confined spaces.
• Dismantles, maintains, and stores rigging equipment.
• Selects gear according to load size and work schedule.

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