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 an Ironworker, you’ll play a critical role in major projects while 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 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
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.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Skills 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
- Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
- Willingness to travel occasionally for field work
- Experience in rigging, construction, farmhand, or heavy equipment
- CDL Class A (or ability to obtain)
- Rigger certification or TWIC card
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a standout 401(k) match that compares favorably to typical offerings. Feedback suggests this element meaningfully elevates total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Feedback suggests the quality of health insurance is a recurring bright spot.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are portrayed positively and are part of the total rewards mix. Feedback suggests incentive opportunities add perceived value beyond base pay.
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Insights
What We Do
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been providing innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy, and beyond. Today with 56 branches across the U.S., Barnhart has one of the strongest equipment networks in the nation. Barnhart's network gives customers the flexibility of accessing a nationwide equipment inventory. Because all of the branches are part of the same system, customers are never limited to the equipment at a single location. Each of Barnhart's branches has access to a long list of "cool tools" including PSTe Goldhofer trailers, cranes 15 to 1,760 tons, slide systems, strand-jacks, and the Modular Lift Tower. Contact us today and let us find the right tool for you.







