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Heavy Lift Rigging Specialist

Barnhart Crane & Rigging Services

Memphis, TN • 10/24/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Build a Career Moving the Extraordinary

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.

What You’ll Take On
  • 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
Why This Role Stands Out
  • 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 industriesfrom 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
What You Bring

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
Work Environment
  • 40–50+ hours per week with overtime potential
  • Travel-heavy role supporting active job sites
  • Outdoor, industrial, and highly physical work
Who We Are
  • Purpose: We serve others firstgrowing 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 mindsetSafety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

Proficiency: Rigging & Load Handling

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran