Crane Operator - Local Lifts & Career Growth

Barnhart-Crane-; Merrivale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Full-time role

Health benefits

Pension

Safety-first culture

Industry-leading equipment

Long-term growth

Community involvement

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a Crane Operator to join a nationwide leader in lifting, rigging, and heavy transport. You will operate a range of cranes from boom trucks to large 600-ton equipment on local projects and across plants, wind farms, and heavy haul jobs.

This full-time, local role offers daily lifting operations, teamwork with rigging crews, and opportunities to work with industry-leading equipment while upholding a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes 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 certs

Safety-focused communication

Job description

Barnhart is seeking a Crane Operator to join a nationwide leader in lifting, rigging, and heavy transport. You will operate a range of cranes from boom trucks to large 600-ton equipment on local projects and across plants, wind farms, and heavy haul jobs.

This full-time, local role offers daily lifting operations, teamwork with rigging crews, and opportunities to work with industry-leading equipment while upholding a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.