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Platform Trailer Operator

Barnhart Crane & Rigging113 open roles

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Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves North America

At Barnhart, we specialize in transporting and positioning some of the largest and most complex loads in North America. As a Trailer Operator, you'll play a critical role in executing specialized transport projects, operating conventional and hydraulic trailers, and ensuring loads are moved safely, efficiently, and according to plan.

This is an opportunity for a skilled transportation professional who enjoys working in the field, operating specialized equipment, and contributing to unique projects that require precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

What You’ll Do

This role combines transportation operations, equipment expertise, logistics execution, and teamwork, making it ideal for someone who wants to be directly involved in moving critical loads from start to finish. In this role, you will:

  • Read and understand transport plans to safely and effectively execute assigned moves.
  • Assemble, configure, and prepare heavy haul and hydraulic trailer systems for transport operations.
  • Perform pre-operational inspections and regularly inspect equipment to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Verify loads are properly secured and remain within equipment load limits before and during transportation.
  • Operate conventional and hydraulic platform trailers during simple and complex transport projects.
  • Pilot over-dimensional loads when required.
  • Participate in and contribute to toolbox talks and daily safety meetings.
  • Maintain a high level of awareness and concentration while operating equipment in dynamic environments.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, customers, and project personnel.
  • Perform minor mechanical repairs and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Support additional transportation and project-related activities as assigned.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • ROSP with 5% match
  • Family medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days of employment
  • Paid time off and additional benefits
  • Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on industry-leading heavy haul and hydraulic trailer equipment
  • Long-term career growth opportunities
  • Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
  • Be involved in specialized transportation projects across a variety of industries
  • Work alongside experienced drivers, operators, riggers, and project teams
  • Gain hands-on experience with some of the most advanced transportation equipment in the industry

What You Bring

Required:

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving abstract.
  • 1-3 years of experience operating trailers and/or hydraulic platform trailers.
  • Strong commitment to safe equipment operation and transportation practices.
  • Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration in demanding environments.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good judgment and the ability to react appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
  • Time management and organizational skills.

Preferred:

  • Previous heavy haul or specialized transportation experience.
  • Supervisory or crew leadership experience.
  • CSTS 2020 certification.
  • WHMIS 2015 certification.
  • CSO certification.
  • H2S Alive certification.
  • First Aid certification.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America 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.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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