Heavy Lifting & Transport Trainee - Rotational Program

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance after

Paid time off

Long-term career growth

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a Lifting & Transportation Trainee to start a structured, two-year training program designed to build skills from the ground up in the crane and rigging industry.

You will rotate through shop, yard, and field operations, gaining hands-on crane and heavy transport experience, while supporting projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Training begins on-site in Memphis with potential travel after completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.

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.
• Support real-world projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure industries.
• Build technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.
• Work on-site in Memphis for the first few months with travel opportunities after training.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Desire to learn and grow

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work safely in a hands-on,技

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barnhart is seeking a Lifting & Transportation Trainee to start a structured, two-year training program designed to build skills from the ground up in the crane and rigging industry.

You will rotate through shop, yard, and field operations, gaining hands-on crane and heavy transport experience, while supporting projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Training begins on-site in Memphis with potential travel after completion.