Lifting & Transportation Trainee (Knoxville Branch)

About the role

Barnhart is a company that builds, lifts, and moves equipment to power industries across the country. As a Lifting & Transportation Trainee, you'll join a structured 2-year program that covers shop, yard, and field operations, giving you hands-on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems.

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

Preferred

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

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

Culture

• Strong team culture -- the “One TEAM”
• Values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose

Equal Opportunity Employer

Barnhart is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.