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Crane Operator

Manhattan Road and Bridge
Van Buren, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027

Manhattan Road & Bridge Company provides bridge and heavy infrastructure civil construction services throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Florida. From complex urban schedule sensitive projects with intricate aesthetic features to common rural projects, our expertise is diverse and expanding. We perform turn-key (highway and railroad) bridge, bridge repair, grading and surfacing projects, and pile driving services.

Our reputation for quality, safety, and on-time completion has built a name of trust and reliability. With over half a century of bridge building experience, Manhattan Road & Bridge Company’s award-winning building practices deliver excellence.

We are currently seeking a Crane Operator in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area.

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

  • 5 years Crane Operation – Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) required
  • Current National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
  • Familiarity with Pile Driving and Hoisting of Materials (ie. beams and girders, reinforcing steel, concrete, etc) in highway/bridge construction preferred.
  • Responsibility for daily inspections, participate in critical lift planning, and the safe operation of cranes.
  • Friction crane experience required.
  • Experience operating crane on a barge preferred.
  • Ability to travel

Manhattan Road and Bridge offer a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Periodic travel may be required. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Are you comfortable with traveling?
  • Do you have at least 5 years of experience operating a Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) crane?
  • Do you currently hold a valid National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification?
  • Do you have experience with Pile Driving and Hoisting of Materials (ie. beams and girders, reinforcing steel, concrete, etc) in highway/bridge construction?
  • Do you have experience operating friction cranes?

Ability to Commute:

  • Van Buren, AR 72956 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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