Heavy Lift Rigging Specialist

Picture your day: you arrive on site, join a safety huddle with a tight-knit crew, study a lift plan, then guide a multi-ton component into position with precision signaling and balanced rigging. By afternoon, you’re assisting with crane assembly or a gantry setup, checking hydraulic systems, and ensuring every shackle, sling, and spreader bar is mission-ready for tomorrow.

• Rig and control loads for complex heavy lifts; provide clear, consistent signaling
• Assist with crane assembly, gantry systems, and hydraulic equipment operations
• Inspect, service, and stage rigging gear for safe, compliant use
• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization, including trucks and trailers
• Work on diverse field sites and dynamic project environments

• Competitive compensation with a weekly pay schedule
• Permanent full-time position
• 401(k) with company match up to 10% of pay
• Family medical, dental, and vision insurance starting after 90 days
• Paid time off and additional benefits
• Barnhart CARES: opportunities to support families and serve communities
• Impactful projects across industries—from wind to heavy haul
• Broaden skills in rigging, mechanical work, and heavy transport
• Travel with hotel, per diem, and added perks
• Defined paths for career growth and advancement
• Safety-first, team-driven culture

Required

• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving
• Comfort working hands-on in outdoor, industrial settings
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle physically demanding work
• Flexibility for variable schedules, travel, and overtime

Preferred

• Background in rigging, construction, farm work, or heavy equipment
• CDL Class A (or willingness to obtain)
• Rigger certification or TWIC credential

Additional Expectations

• Available for day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Willing to travel; some assignments require out-of-town stays

• 40–50 hours per week with overtime potential
• Travel-heavy role supporting active job sites
• Outdoor, industrial, and highly physical work

• Purpose: We serve others first—growing the company to care for our people and invest in our communities.
• Minds Over Matter: Known for tackling tough problems, especially in heavy lifting, rigging, and transport for North American industry.
• Network: A connected team across 70 branches in North America, offering continuous learning and advancement.
• Culture: One TEAM mindset—Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

Proficiency: Rigging & Load Handling

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran