Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America
At Barnhart, we specialize in transporting some of the largest and most complex components in the world. As a Goldhofer Operator, you'll operate specialized hydraulic platform trailers used to move massive loads across industrial, energy, infrastructure, and construction projects. This is a unique opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment that few operators ever get the chance to touch.
What You’ll Do
This role combines equipment operation, problem solving, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork, making it ideal for individuals who enjoy challenging projects and hands-on work. In this role, you will:
- Operate Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailers and other specialized heavy transport equipment.
- Assemble, configure, and disassemble trailer configurations based on project requirements.
- Transport oversized and high-value loads safely and efficiently across a variety of job sites.
- Conduct daily and monthly inspections to ensure equipment remains operational and compliant.
- Perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
- Work closely with foremen, drivers, rigging crews, and project teams during transport operations.
- Maintain constant communication throughout transport activities to ensure safe and successful project execution.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
- Permanent, full-time role
- 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
- Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off and other benefits
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading equipment
- Long-term growth opportunities
- Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
- Operate some of the most advanced heavy transport equipment in the industry.
- Work on projects involving oversized loads that require specialized planning and execution.
- Gain exposure to major industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects across the country.
- Build valuable skills in heavy transport, hydraulics, troubleshooting, and equipment configuration.
- Strong opportunities for career growth within a national company
- Join a company known for solving the toughest transport challenges
What You Bring
Required:
- Strong commitment to safe equipment operation
- At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment or similar machinery
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to inspect and maintain equipment
- Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently
- CDL Class A license, or ability to obtain
Preferred:
- Experience with heavy haul, specialized transportation, or hydraulic platform trailers.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and manufacturer specifications.
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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