Barnhart Crane & Rigging · 3 months ago
Assistant Operations Manager
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a company known for its strong foundation of serving others and solving problems in the lifting and heavy transport industry. They are seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to oversee onsite operations, manage customer expectations, and ensure safety and efficiency in daily operations.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Work onsite as needed to layout cranes and other equipment to support operational execution
Travel with crew onsite and manage the work as a Non-Working Operations support manager to make sure lift plans are being followed and managing customer expectations
If needed travel or stay out of town for a minimum of 3 days to assist in work that is essential to branch operations and continued customer development
Participate in handoff meetings to receive direction, engineered drawings, schedules, and communicate expectations for field performance
Work together with internal resources to identify equipment needed, perform inspections, develop load out lists and to coordinate trucking as necessary
Ensure scheduled work is properly utilizing company safety programs to evaluate job hazards and manage risks throughout job tasks
Participate in evaluation of crew members at scheduled intervals with management
Participate in Customer meetings, Site meetings and internal Job Reviews to promote constant growth and improvement
Assist with recruiting and training the field team
Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient daily operations within the yard
Embrace and enhance the Barnhart culture at the branch
Understanding Barnhart SOP’s
Overnight travel to project sites may be required
Assist with dispatching employees and loading out equipment for project work
Develop and maintain efficient storage locations for Branch equipment and own the organization of the yard(s)
Receive and manage third party deliveries to the Branch
Coordinate with Project Managers, Field Leaders, and Peg to ensure equipment availability
Request OTR permits from State and Local DOT’s as needed
Reports to Operations Manager and Branch Manager
Qualification
Required
An understanding of servant leadership principles
Ability to multi-task and exhibit flexibility in job duties
Excellent communication skills and the ability to coach others
10+ years of industry experience or similar
Knowledge of branch equipment capabilities and constraints
An ability to train, formally and informally, through mentoring and success-based delegation
Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
Must pass drug test, fit for duty test and background check
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Bonus program that pays for performance.
401K contributions matched up to10% of pay.
Company vehicle.
Insurance, paid time off and other benefits (details in interview).
Company
Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-09
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