Lifting & Transportation Trainee

About the role

Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (3–6 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

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance 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
• Strong safety-first, team-driven culture

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Weekly pay schedule