Mobile Crane Specialist — Heavy Lift & Rigging

Job overview

The Mobile Crane Specialist role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, with primarily local work and occasional travel for field assignments. Compensation is not specified. Barnhart specializes in lifting, heavy rigging, and heavy transport for major components in American industry. The specialist operates mobile cranes and coordinates with rigging crews to complete controlled, safe lifts. The role also supports crane assembly and disassembly, heavy haul, and transport operations across plants, commercial projects, and local jobs.

What you'll do

• Operate mobile cranes ranging from boom trucks to 350-ton units
• perform daily lifting operations as the primary crane operator
• support crane assembly and disassembly, rigging, and heavy haul
• assist transport operations using trucks, trailers, and specialized equipment
• communicate with rigging crews to control loads safely.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mobile crane specialist

cedar rapids ia

barnhart crane & rigging services

heavy lift

rigging

mobile crane operation

up to 350-ton cranes

cdl class a

nccco certification

heavy haul

occasional travel

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match up to 10% of pay
• family medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 90 days
• paid time off
• additional benefits
• family care and community service opportunities.

Why this role

CDL Class A and NCCCO certification(s) required. Experience with specified crane types and rigging or heavy haul preferred. Available for day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed; occasional travel for field assignments.

About the employer

Barnhart Crane & Rigging Services is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.