Crane & Heavy Equipment Technician — Field/Shop

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Ladd (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Health insurance after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in the United States is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, work on engines and hydraulic components, and support both shop and field work with crane-specific software and tablets.

The role offers a mix of day-to-day shop tasks and on-site field assignments, with a safety-first culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for advanced diagnostic

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

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Team player

Tools

IFS systems

Tablets

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging in the United States is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, work on engines and hydraulic components, and support both shop and field work with crane-specific software and tablets.

The role offers a mix of day-to-day shop tasks and on-site field assignments, with a safety-first culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for advanced diagnostic