Lifting and Transportation Trainee

Lifting & Transportation Trainee At Barnhart, we don't just move equipment  we solve complex challenges that power industries across the country. As a Lifting & Transportation Trainee, you'll enter a structured program designed to build your skills from the ground up and launch a long-term career in the crane and rigging industry.

This role is designed to give you full exposure to Barnhart operations, making it an ideal entry point for someone who wants to grow into a long-term career in heavy lift and transport. In this role, you will:

Participate in a 2-year rotational training program across shop, yard, and field operations

Gain hands-on experience working with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems

Rotate through areas like fabrication, load testing, and job site operations (36 months per rotation)
Learn to support real-world projects across industries such as energy, construction, and infrastructure

Build technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment

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

What You Bring

Required:

High school diploma or GEDStrong 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:

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

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.

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

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

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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