What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ironworker / Rigger position at Barnhart Crane & Rigging?
Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America
At Barnhart, we specialize in solving complex heavy lift and transport challenges across the country. As a Rigger, you'll play a critical role in major projectsfrom wind farms to heavy haul operationswhile building a long-term career with real growth opportunities.
What You'll Do
This role offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines with long-term growth opportunities. In this role you will:
- Perform rigging, signaling, and load control for heavy lifts
- Assist with crane assembly, gantry systems, and hydraulic equipment
- Support wind projects and heavy haul operations
- 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
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive Pay Weekly Pay Schedule
- Permanent, full-time role
- 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
- Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off and other benefits
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
- Work on large, high-impact projects across industries
- Gain experience in rigging, mechanical work, and heavy transport
- Travel opportunities with hotel, per diem, and additional perks
- Clear path for career growth and advancement
- Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
What You Bring
Required:
- 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:
- 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
- 4050 hours per week with overtime potential
- Travel-heavy role supporting job sites as needed
- Outdoor, industrial, and physically active work
PURPOSE Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the One TEAM. We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
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