Heavy Haul CDL-A Driver & Industrial Rigger

Job Description

Job Description

Power the Projects That Move America

Picture your day starting in the yard, checking your rigging gear and loading counterweights. You roll out with a CDL-A tractor, deliver specialized equipment to a job site, and help assemble a crane. By mid-morning, you’re signaling a lift on an AC unit; in the afternoon, you’re controlling the load on a transformer swap-out. Some days you’re behind the wheel. Others, you’re hands-on with the rigging team. At Barnhart, every day brings a new lift to solve.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, rig, and support daily crane operations across a variety of sites
• Transport counterweights, components, and tools between the yard and project locations
• Assist with crane assembly and teardown
• Execute rigging, signaling, and load handling during critical lifts
• Work on projects involving HVAC units, transformers, and other industrial machinery
• Split time between professional driving and on-site rigging work

What You’ll Bring

• CDL Class A and a valid driver’s license
• Background in rigging or heavy equipment environments
• Experience hauling over-dimensional or heavy loads
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Safety-first mindset and strong work ethic
• Willingness to work in the field and travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to crane support, gantries, or heavy-lift tools
• Familiarity with jack-and-slide or other specialized rigging systems
• Mechanical or machinery experience

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a weekly pay schedule
• Permanent, full-time position
• 401(k) with company match up to 10% of pay
• Family medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days
• Paid time off and additional benefits
• Barnhart CARES opportunities for family support and community service
• Access to industry-leading equipment
• Long-term growth paths and professional development
• A team-driven, safety-first culture

Life at Barnhart

Our purpose is rooted in serving others. We use the results of our work to grow the company, care for our people, and invest in our communities. Known for solving the tough problems, Barnhart specializes in lifting, heavy rigging, and heavy transportation for North American industry. With 70+ branches working together, our network opens doors for continual learning and advancement. We live our “One TEAM” culture and uphold values of Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran