Lifting & Transportation Trainee

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-year rotational training program across shop, yard, and field operations
• Gain hands-on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems
• Rotate through fabrication, load testing, and job site operations (3–6 months per rotation)
• Support real-world projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure industries
• Build technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work safely in a hands-on, technical environment
• Willingness to travel and commit to the full training program

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude or background (shop, equipment, etc.)
• Interest in cranes, rigging, or heavy equipment

Benefits

• Competitive pay with weekly pay schedule
• 401(k) with company match up to 10%
• Family medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days
• Paid time off
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities

About the Company

Barnhart Crane & Rigging specializes in lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport for American industry. With over 60 branch locations across the U.S., Barnhart solves complex challenges and powers industries including energy, construction, and infrastructure.