Rigger (All Locations)

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

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Memphis, TN Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America

Nationwide Opportunity – Built on a foundation of serving others, Barnhart is expanding its nationwide team of safety-driven lifting and moving professionals. This role offers the chance to support projects across multiple locations, work on complex and challenging lifts, and grow your career with a leader in heavy lift and rigging. The opportunity spans across all Barnhart branch locations nationwide, opening the door to broader project exposure and long-term advancement.

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

    About this role

    Summary

    Perform rigging, signaling, and load control for heavy lifts and projects.

    Job title

    Rigger (All Locations)

    Experience level

    none

    Industry

    heavy lift and rigging

    Location requirements

    Work nationwide, in Memphis, TN, with travel and outdoor work permitted.

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    mechanical aptitudeproblem-solvingphysical strengthoutdoor work

    Preferred skills

    rigging experienceconstruction experiencefarmhand experienceCDL Class ATWIC card

    Specializations

    riggingheavy equipmentcrane assemblymechanical workload control
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Memphis, TN, USA

    On-site City