Rigger

About the Role

Join a team that builds, lifts, and moves America. As a Rigger at Barnhart, you’ll play a critical role in major projects—from wind farms to heavy haul operations—while building a long-term career with real growth opportunities. This role offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines with long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging, signaling, and load control for heavy lifts
• Assist with crane assembly, gantry systems, and hydraulic equipment
• Inspect, maintain, and prepare rigging gear for safe use
• Help with equipment transport, including trucks and trailers
• Work both in the field and on dynamic project sites

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, outdoor environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical work
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, travel, and overtime

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, construction, farmhand, or heavy equipment
• CDL Class A (or ability to obtain)
• Rigger certification or TWIC card

Additional Expectations

• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field work

Work Environment

• 40–50+ hours per week with overtime potential
• Travel-heavy role supporting job sites as needed
• Outdoor, industrial, and physically active work

Benefits

• Competitive pay with weekly pay schedule
• Permanent, full-time role
• 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
• Hotel, per diem, and additional travel perks

About Barnhart

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The company specializes in solving complex heavy lift and transport challenges, with a nationwide reputation for problem-solving in lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport. With over 60 branch locations across the U.S., Barnhart offers constant opportunities for career growth and professional development. The culture emphasizes safety, servant leadership, quality service, innovation, continuous improvement, fairness, and profit with a purpose.