Lifting & Transportation Trainee (Knoxville)

Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified

Company Culture

• Minds Over Matter: 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.
• Network: 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.
• 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.

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Barnhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.