Heavy Lift & Transport Trainee — Hands-On Growth

Barnhart Energy Company; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Insurance after 90 days

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Safety‑driven culture

Job summary

Barnhart Energy Company in Memphis is seeking a Lifting & Transportation Trainee to enter a structured two-year rotational program across shop, yard, and field operations. You will gain hands-on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems while supporting projects in energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills, and a safety-focused mindset, with willingness to

Qualifications

• Must have a strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work safely in a hands-on, technical environment.
• Willingness to travel and commit to the full training program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-year rotational training program across shop, yard, and field operations.
• Gain hands-on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems.
• Rotate through areas like fabrication, load testing, and job site operations (3–6 months per rotation).
• Support real-world projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
• Build technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Desire to learn

Interpersonal communication

Safety-conscious

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barnhart Energy Company in Memphis is seeking a Lifting & Transportation Trainee to enter a structured two-year rotational program across shop, yard, and field operations. You will gain hands-on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems while supporting projects in energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills, and a safety-focused mindset, with willingness to