Day in the Life: Move the Unmovable
Picture your morning on a major industrial site. You run a pre-shift huddle with the foreman, riggers, and drivers. You walk the path of travel, verify clearances, and review the transport plan. Then it’s time to assemble and configure your Goldhofer hydraulic modular platform trailer. You connect power packs, check hydraulics and electronics, and dial in steering and braking modes. With radios live and the crew aligned, you move an oversized, high-value component smoothly and safely to its destination—precisely, deliberately, and as a team.
Core Responsibilities
- Operate Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailers and other specialized heavy transport systems on industrial, energy, infrastructure, and construction projects.
- Assemble, configure, and disassemble trailer combinations to match project-specific load cases and routes.
- Transport oversized, high-value cargo safely and efficiently across varied jobsites.
- Complete daily and monthly inspections to keep equipment compliant and operational.
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic subsystems.
- Coordinate closely with foremen, drivers, rigging crews, and project teams during all transport phases.
- Maintain continuous, clear communication throughout operations to ensure flawless execution.
What You’ll Gain
- 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 available after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off and additional benefits
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
- Hands-on access to industry-leading heavy transport equipment
- Long-term growth potential and strong career pathways within a national company
- Safety-first, team-driven culture
- Projects featuring oversized loads that demand specialized planning and execution
- Exposure to major industrial, infrastructure, and energy work across the country
- Skill-building in heavy transport, hydraulics, troubleshooting, and equipment configuration
- Be part of a company known for solving the toughest transport challenges
Who Succeeds Here
Required
- Uncompromising commitment to safe operations
- Minimum 1 year operating heavy equipment or comparable machinery
- Strong communication and team collaboration
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to inspect and maintain equipment
- Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently
- CDL Class A, or the ability to obtain
Preferred
- Background in heavy haul, specialized transportation, or hydraulic platform trailers
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems
- Ability to interpret schematics and manufacturer specifications
Tools & Tech You’ll Use
- Goldhofer
- Schuerle
- Hydraulic trailers
Proficiencies
- Hydraulics Experience
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Platform trailers
Our Culture and Purpose
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 reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America 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.
Equal Opportunity
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran