Lifting & Transportation Trainee: Start in Heavy Equipment

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Health insurance after 90 days

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Barnhart in Memphis seeks a Lifting & Transportation Trainee to join a structured two‑year rotational program that spans shop, yard, and field operations, designed to launch a long‑term career in the crane and rigging industry.

You will gain hands‑on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems, rotate through fabrication, load testing, and job-site operations, and learn to support real‑world projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure, in a safety‑driven,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal and communication skills

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel

Desire to learn and grow

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barnhart in Memphis seeks a Lifting & Transportation Trainee to join a structured two‑year rotational program that spans shop, yard, and field operations, designed to launch a long‑term career in the crane and rigging industry.

You will gain hands‑on experience with cranes, rigging equipment, and heavy transport systems, rotate through fabrication, load testing, and job-site operations, and learn to support real‑world projects across energy, construction, and infrastructure, in a safety‑driven,