Crane & Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Diagnostics & Field Work

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Permanent full-time role

401(k) with company match

Insurance after 90 days (medical, etc)

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Kansas City is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment. The role involves hands-on problem solving, support for shop and field work, and exposure to advanced crane systems.

You will work on engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and use crane software and tablets to track repairs, with a focus on independent, reliable performance and teamwork in a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of experience with cranes, diesel, or heavy equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience reading schematics and working with electronics.
• Mechanically minded with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on cranes and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including advanced electronics.
• Work on engines, booms, brakes, tires, and hydraulic components.
• Handle equipment breakdowns and repairs across the branch fleet.
• Use tools like IFS systems, tablets, and crane-specific software to track work.
• Support both shop and field work, including job sites as needed.

Skills

Cranes & heavy equipment experience

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Reading schematics/electronics

Hands-on problem solving

Teamwork & independence

Tools

IFS systems

Tablets

Crane-specific software

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in Kansas City is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment. The role involves hands-on problem solving, support for shop and field work, and exposure to advanced crane systems.

You will work on engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and use crane software and tablets to track repairs, with a focus on independent, reliable performance and teamwork in a safety-first culture.