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Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$55,839 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator Barnhart Crane & Rigging
- 3.
What You Bring Required:
CDL Class A license Class C/D Driver's License Experience with over-dimensional or heavy haul transport At least 1+ year operating large platform trailers Knowledge of axle weight distribution and load securement Able to operate a variety of forklifts and heavy machinery. Willing to learn and efficiently operate hydraulic gantry, hydraulic jacks, and various machinery moving equipment. Strong communication and ability to work in a team environment Flexibility to travelPreferred:
Experience with multi-axle configurations or Goldhofer equipmentAdditional Expectations:
Ability to work day shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed Work Environment 40-70 hours per week depending on workload Frequent travel with 80%+ overnight trips Mix of highway and occasional off-road hauling Team-based projects with rotating schedules (days/nights/weekends as needed) PURPOSE- Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others.
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.